Jayaram's fierce FIRST LOOK as Professor Ranganath in Naga Chaitanya's 'Vrushakarma' out: 'His obsession was not a flaw'

Expectations for the upcoming mythological thriller 'Vrushakarma' have reached a new high as the makers officially introduced veteran actor Jayaram in a striking new role. Jayaram’s first-look poster, where he plays Professor Ranganath, reveals an enigmatic, scholarly, and fierce character.

Jayaram as Professor Ranganath

The production team unveiled the poster with a cryptic yet powerful tagline: "His obsession was not a flaw. It was a compass. Presenting one of India's finest performers @actorjayaram_official garu as 'Professor Ranganath' from #Vrushakarma. #VrushakarmaGlimpse on MARCH 5th, 2026 at 12:12 PM."





This description indicates that Professor Ranganath is driven by an intense passion and likely tied to the film's mythological mysteries that serves as a guiding force in the narrative. Jayaram’s transformation has sparked a significant buzz across social media.

Naga Chaitanya’s lead look sets the tone

Earlier, the makers unveiled the first look of Naga Chaitanya, who leads the film. He appears muscular and intense, fitting the mood of a mythological thriller. Sharing the glimpse, he wrote, "#vrushakarma it is for #nc24 (sic)." His look and the poster's tone added to the anticipation around the project as the fans have been waiting for a fresh mythology-based thriller. T

Karthik Dandu helms 'Vrushakarma'

The film is directed by Karthik Dandu, who earlier made a mark with suspense-driven narratives. The trio forms a strong creative foundation and the team aims to blend mythology with modern storytelling. With inputs from Sukumar’s writing style, the film will likely carry emotional depth along with mystery. The film also stars Meenakshi Chowdhury, who plays the female lead opposite Naga Chaitanya. Her pairing with him is attracting attention and another key role is played by Sparsh Srivastava, known for his performance in 'Laapataa Ladies'.

The technical crew behind Vrushakarma is magnificent as the cinematography is handled by Neil D Cunha. Music is composed by Ajaneesh Loknath and the editing is led by National Award-winner Navin Nooli. Art direction is managed by Sri Nagendra Tangala, whose detailing often elevates period-based films.



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