Krishna in new avatar as Jesus Christ

This will mark a departure for Krishna, who has mostly been associated with

routine action films. Through his film career of 300 odd films, Krishna has left his mark in hits like "Sakshi" and "Eenadu", with his performance as a freedom fighter in

"Alluri Sitaramaraju" etched in the annals of Telugu cinema. But he has not seen a hit for some time, while his son Mahesh has emerged as a leading star. His fans probably shifted loyalties and moved on. Playing Jesus Christ could change things. Will his fans accept him in the

role of a messenger of peace, which runs contrary to his established action

image?