In Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming movie, Brahmāstra, Chiranjeevi has agreed to be the Telegu voice. This news came just before the release of the trailer which is set to be released on 15th June. Brahmāstra will be released on 9th September with a cast consisting of Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni. The movie is set to be released in five languages, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Chiranjeevi has a massive fan following with more than 150 movies under his belt this new addition by Karan Johar has been creating a lot of buzz on the internet.

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Karan Johar shared a video on his Instagram handle welcoming Chiranjeevi to their team. In the video, Chiranjeevi can be seen dubbing for the movie. The video also contains some shots from the movie. Later, in the movie, Ayan Mukerji is seen touching Chiranjeevi’s feet to show his gratitude for being part of Brahmāstra. 

Along with the video Karan Johar also shared a heartfelt caption, “Welcome to Team Brahmāstra, Chiranjeevi Sir! So grateful and honoured to have you lend your voice to the Telugu version of the film. Making this family only stronger with your boundless talent and grandeur!”

Ayan Mukerji also shared the same teaser along with a photo of Chiranjeevi and Ranbir Kapoor with a very moving note.

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“I have met Chiranjeevi Garu on just two occasions – once with Ranbir when we asked him to lend his voice for Brahmāstra in Telugu, and once when we recorded his iconic voice a few days ago – but the feeling he has left me with, will last forever.A Mega Star with Magic Energy – He made me feel so warm and so welcome, and was so positive about Brahmāstra – I cherish deeply having had the privilege to have met him on this journey !With utmost respect (and excitement)… I feel honoured to share that Chiranjeevi Garu is lending his Voice to our movie, and our Trailer in Telugu.To be in the Dub Studio with him, and to listen to his voice on our Trailer – will be one of my favourite memories on Brahmāstra”