Jr NTR, the popular Telugu actor, recently revealed how Janhvi Kapoor was cast as the female lead in his upcoming film Devara. In an interview, he shared that the idea to cast Janhvi came from none other than Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar.

In a recent interview, Jr NTR talked about how Janhvi Kapoor was cast for Koratala Siva's Devara: Part 1 as Thangam. Here’s what he said.

The Telugu movie 'Devara', directed by Kortala Siva and starring Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan, is slated for a September 27 release. Karan Johar suggested Janhvi for the lead role during scriptwriting.

Jr NTR is hitting the screens after six years as a solo hero and the expectations are beyond comprehension. In addition, Devara showcases Tarak in a dual role, delighting his fans. The event was scheduled to be held at the Novotel convention in Hyderabad on September 22,