All the air clears about cinematographer’s exit from Jai Lava Kusa

Well-known cinematographer CK Muraleedharan chose to opt out of Jr NTR‘s upcoming Telugu dram Jai Lava Kusa due to date issues and not because of an ego clash with director KS Ravindra. It was widely reported that Muraleedharan and Bobby had a fallout following which the former exited the film.

A source close to the unit said, “It’s true Muraleedharan has exited the project and has been replaced by Chhota K. Naidu. Contrary to rumours, he didn’t leave the project over an alleged ego clash with the director. He left because he had other commitments and he couldn’t juggle them.”

The film, which features Jr NTR in a triple role, is being produced by his brother Kalyan Ram under the banner NTR Arts. For one of his roles, Jr. NTR will be seen wearing prosthetic and his look is being handled by Hollywood make-up artist Vance Hartwell.

Devi Sri Prasad is scoring the music, while Raashi Khanna and Nivetha Thomas are playing the leading ladies. The first look of Jai Lava Kusa will be released on Friday, on the eve of Jr NTR’s birthday.