A casting decision from the early ’90s continues to stir debate among fans of Telugu cinema. Aditya 369, the groundbreaking science fiction film starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, was originally envisioned with Kamal Haasan in a key role. Director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao had Kamal in mind for the character Krishna Kumar. However, due to scheduling conflicts, Kamal had to decline—paving the way for Balakrishna to take on the dual role himself.
