According to Tollywood sources, in 2007,Trivikram started writing “KHALEJA” script for Mahesh and finished it by the end of 2008 .One day, Trivikram narrated it to Mahesh along with his best friend Sunil (Comedian).All were excited by the new point and planned to start shoot.
On Jul 31st 2009 “MAGADHEERA” released and became a superhit. Trivikram saw the movie and was Shocked “@Aghora scene by Rao Ramesh (Vadu edhuru padithe Pakshulu ashta dhikkulu eguruthai, Suryudu nallapadathadu..)”. He called up Sunil and asked,how the starting scene with dialagues was leaked?
Sunil said Sorry Annayya,I forgot to tell you and I only suggested it to SS Rajamouli. After enquiring about the leak, Mahesh’s friend & 1st Asst Director of Khaleja “JASTI HEMAMBARAO” gave that exact dialogue to Sunil. Then Trivikram got angry about Sunil n Jasti.He also decided to delete them from Film. Mahesh settled matter by telling Trivikram about the delay of the movie. So, Trivikram took it light .But,made a mistake by keeping same scene in film.
But now people are thinking that Khaleja scene is copied from Magadheera. Infact it is the other way around.
Actually, Sunil was planned for a full length role in Khaleja. But after the incident, Trivikram cut the length and ended his role in first half itself.
Sunil told about this to Rajamouli during Magadheera. Then Rajamouli offered hero role to Sunil in ‘Maryada Ramanna’.
