Mohan Babu Remade Nana Patekar’s Krantiveer in Telugu
Director Ashok Teja recalls watching his movies like Aab Tak Chhappan where in he played an encounter specialist.
Noted actor Mohan Babu played the rebellion role of Nana Patekar in Telugu remake of Krantiveer. "It was official remake of Krantiveer, "says a director and adds, "It was titled Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam" and released in 1994," he adds. Nana Patekar didn't do any Telugu films but Telugu audience watched him in Tamil dubbed movies like Kaala wherein he took on the mighty Rajinikanth and the gangster movie touched upon racial differences," he adds. He also says Mohan Babu reprised the role of Nana Patekar in Telugu remake of Taxi No 9211. "Mohan Babu and Vishnu Manchu played the role of Nana Patekar and John Abraham respectively in Telugu remake Game, he adds.
Director Ashok Teja recalls watching his movies like Aab Tak Chhappan where in he played an encounter specialist. "Nana Patekar is an actor par excellence and very few Bollywood actors could match his versatility including his unique dialogue delivery and punchlines. Ram Gopal Varma and Nana Patekar set box office in fire, "he points out.
Producer M S Raju says that Nana will be remembered for his power packed roles and gained following across India. "Indian cinema would be missing a immensely talented actor who was also very selective about his roles," he adds. He also says that Nana Patekar was not money minded and lead a peaceful life by doing things of his choice and taste. "He used to donate a part of remuneration for charitable trust. He is a talented and also a good hearted human being and would be remembered for his roles and good deeds too, "Raju concludes.
