Murali Sharma as villain in Athidhi?

A new villain is going to be introduced in Athidhi. According to our sources, Bollywood actor Murali Sharma (who had acted in films like Apaharan) is selected as main villain in the film. Recently director Surender Reddy did the audition for him.

With Prakash Raj has expressed his inability to cater the dates to this film due to his prior commitments, Surender and Mahesh felt of introducing new villain.