‘Malliswari’ director recalls the struggle of directing Katrina Kaif in her Telugu debut opposite Venkatesh, reveals Sonali Bendre was the first choice

Director K. Vijaya Bhaskar revealed the challenges of casting Katrina Kaif in her Telugu debut, ‘Malliswari’. Despite her dedication, adapting to the role of a Telugu princess proved difficult due to her unfamiliarity with local nuances.