What's up with Prakash Raj and Athidi?

Surendar Reddy never wanted Prakash Raj in his story, but after shooting 40-50% of the movie, Mahesh Babu thought Prakash Raj would be good choice because PR always played pivotal roles in mahesh movies. He himself approached Prakash Raj to offer the role. PR got a schedule which is tighter than any top star in south. He formally refused and a new villian enters the set (he acted in a telugu film before). Ramesh babu is particular about release date in september or early october as the budget already crossed the pre defined line. Overseas rights for this movie are being sold long long back which shows the craze mahesh babu carries in USA.