Ram Gopal Varma is in awe of Nabha Natesh, the young actress who debuted in 'Nannu Dochukunduvate' last year. "After watching 'iSmart Shankar', I have no doubt that Nabha Natesh is Ileana 2.0," the director tweeted out. Buoyed by his compliment, Nabha wrote that she is glad RGV enjoyed the film. "I have been a huge fan of your films and it was an honour to meet you," she wrote.

Not to be left behind, RGV then told her he is actually her fanboi. "It was an honour to meet you too, and I am your fan from now on," Varma declared. Nabha has played the role of a gutsy civil engineer opposite Ram Pothineni.

A guru of Puri Jagannadh, RGV is currently revelling in the success of 'iSmart Shankar' as if the film is his own. A video clip in which he is seen pouring beer on himself is doing the rounds on the Internet.

After seeing #issmartshankar ,I have no doubt that ⁦@NabhaNatesh⁩ is ILEANA 2.0 pic.twitter.com/B3vEz3IbXu

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) July 21, 2019