Once counted among the top commercial directors in Telugu cinema, Surender Reddy has seen a steep decline in his career due to a string of disappointments.
Films like Kick 2 and Agent not only faced harsh criticism but also failed badly at the box office.
In particular, the debacle of Agent dealt a heavy blow, pushing him out of favor with leading stars.
For nearly two years now, Surender Reddy has been waiting to get a new project off the ground.
Even before Agent released, he had signed a film with producer Ram Talluri, who had secured the dates of Pawan Kalyan.
The plan was for Surender Reddy to direct the star, but the failure of Agent put everything on hold.
However, with Pawan Kalyan reportedly open to starting new projects following the success of OG, there may be renewed hope.
Producer Ram Talluri shares a close rapport with Pawan Kalyan and has recently taken an active role in the Jana Sena Party, which could further smoothen the path.
Having previously directed "mega" heroes like Chiranjeevi (Sye Raa), Allu Arjun (Race Gurram), and Ram Charan (Dhruva), Surender Reddy is now eagerly awaiting the opportunity to collaborate with Pawan Kalyan — a partnership he believes could become the turning point he desperately needs.
