Hyderabad, March 28: Renowned director Anil Ravipudi, who has delivered four blockbuster films with Telugu star Venkatesh, is now set to collaborate with the popular star for the fifth time in a film that will also feature actor Nandamuri Kalyan Ram.
Well-known production house Shine Screens has now announced that it will next produce a film featuring Victory Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The new film will be directed by renowned director Anil Ravipudi, who is currently on a successful streak.
Planned as a massive festival entertainer, the film, tentatively titled #VenkyAnil5 & #NKRAR2, is slated to be released worldwide for the Sankranthi festival next year.
The project will be bankrolled by Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner, which has delivered consecutive hits such as 'Bhagavanth Kesari' and the blockbuster 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu', featuring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara in the lead.
Suresh Productions and Archana will present the film, while Zee Studios will join the project as a co-producer, making this a strong partnership of prominent production houses coming together for a high-value commercial entertainer.
The film has already generated huge expectations, as it marks Anil Ravipudi's fifth collaboration with Venkatesh. Anil Ravipudi and Venkatesh have already delivered four superhit films – 'F2', 'F3', 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam', and 'MSG' together.
The upcoming film will also mark Anil Ravipudi's second collaboration with Kalyan Ram, following the blockbuster success of his debut film 'Pataas'. This new film also marks the banner's third association with director Anil Ravipudi, further solidifying their successful collaboration.
Sources close to the film's unit say that Anil Ravipudi is mounting this project as a clean, family-friendly entertainer. It will have a fresh, relatable narrative that will resonate with audiences across all age groups – a characteristic that has become a hallmark of his filmmaking style.
With a perfect blend of humor, emotions, and festive spirit, the team is designing the film to be a wholesome Sankranthi treat.
Pre-production is currently underway, with Anil Ravipudi fine-tuning the script to match the heightened expectations. Sources say that the makers will begin filming soon with a grand pooja ceremony.