Popular producer Dil Raju is said to have roped in Natural Star Nani for the third time after two blockbusters like Nenu Local and MCA. Dil Raju acquired the remake rights of Tamil film 96 which is hitting the screens next week. A special screening has been held to Nani and the actor gave his nod. The latest update says that Samantha Akkineni is in talks to play the female lead.
The director of the film is currently being picked up and an official announcement will be out soon. 96 is a romantic drama directed Prem Kumar and Vijay Sethupathi, Trisha played the lead roles. Dil Raju picked up the remake rights for Rs 1.1 crores even before the film’s release. 96 is hitting the screens on October 4th in Tamil.