Sonia Gandhi's life to be made into a Telugu film? Congress leader Jagga Reddy announces plans based on her autobiography Belonging: A Journey of Love. Here's what we know

Sonia Gandhi's autobiography was released on November 10 across the world. The memoir by the Indian politician talks about her life from her post-war Italian childhood to her decades-long journey in India. Recently, Congress leader Jagga Reddy has announced plans to turn this autobiography into a Telugu feature film.

According to ANI report, the proposal was shared at a Congress party workers' meeting in Sangareddy, Telangana, where he also appealed to party members to support the project financially.

The announcement comes shortly after Sonia Gandhi's memoir was released worldwide. The book revolves around her journey from her childhood in post-war Italy to the life she built in India over several decades. While the proposed film is still at an early stage, the Congress leader has shared some details.

Rs 2 crore pledged for the proposed film

During the meeting, Jagga Reddy, the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Working President, “You spend on elections, right? Consider this a similar expense. Let's mobilise the budget and select a good director."

Congress constituency convenor Julakanti Anjaneyulu pledged Rs 2 crore towards the proposed film's production.



Jagga Reddy also suggested setting up a 50-member committee to look after the initial work. Gandhi Bhavan PRO Hariprasad is expected to supervise the process.

He further said that Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud would be invited to the launch of the film's shooting once the necessary preparations were in place.

However, the project is still at the planning stage. A director and other key production details are yet to be finalised.

What will the Sonia Gandhi's autobiography adaptation will cover?

According to Jagga Reddy, the proposed film will follow different phases of Sonia Gandhi's life, including her journey as the daughter-in-law of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, wife of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and mother of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.

The story is also expected to touch upon the assassinations of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, the personal difficulties Sonia faced in their aftermath, and her responsibilities as a mother while raising her children.

Her eventual entry into politics and her role in the Congress party are also likely to form an important part of the narrative.

Jagga Reddy recalls Sonia Gandhi's decision to decline PM's post

During his address, Jagga Reddy also spoke about Sonia Gandhi's decision to step aside from the Prime Minister's post after the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) came to power in 2004. Instead, she backed Manmohan Singh for the position.

He described the decision as a significant moment in her political journey. The Congress leader also said Sonia Gandhi wanted to see her son, Rahul Gandhi, become Prime Minister.

Jagga Reddy further credited Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi with ideas behind the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).

For now, the proposed Telugu film remains at the announcement and planning stage. More details about its director, cast and production schedule are awaited.