Hyderabad, February 27 – It's official! Ace director Anil Ravipudi, who is riding a wave of success, is set to work on a Telugu film that will feature Victory star Venkatesh and young hero Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in the lead roles.
Sources close to the director say that the film is likely to be released for the Sankranthi festival in January next year.
This project is particularly noteworthy as it marks Anil Ravipudi's fifth collaboration with Venkatesh, following blockbuster entertainers like 'F2', 'F3', 'Sankranthiki Vasthunnam', and an extended cameo in 'MSG'. It is also his second film with Kalyan Ram, after the sensational blockbuster 'Pataas'.
Sources say that the director has brought together stars from the Daggubati and Nandamuri families for this exciting new film, which will be made as a clean entertainer with a fresh and highly relatable storyline.
Designed to connect with audiences of all age groups, the film is being planned as a perfect festive treat. Sources say it will aim to deliver a healthy mix of humor, emotions, and strong entertainment, staying true to Anil Ravipudi's trademark style of wholesome cinema.
The film is currently in the pre-production stage, with the director carefully refining the script to meet the high expectations surrounding the project.
For those who are unaware, Anil Ravipudi has delivered nine consecutive box-office successes, including his last release, 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' (MSG), featuring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara in the lead roles.
'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' was yet another big win for Anil Ravipudi, as it emerged as a regional industry hit.
In fact, Chiranjeevi was so pleased with the phenomenal success of the film that he gifted director Anil Ravipudi a brand new Range Rover Sport.
The film, which was released for the Sankranthi festival this year, went on to become a huge blockbuster, grossing a whopping Rs 300 Crore worldwide.