Anil Ravipudi confirms Krithi Shetty for his reunion with Venkatesh Daggubati; 'LIK' actress to romance Kalyan Ram

Director Anil Ravipudi is preparing for another big entertainer after delivering a blockbuster earlier this year. The filmmaker is now reuniting with Venkatesh Daggubati for a new multi-starrer project. The upcoming film will also feature Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in an important role. The film, as per the reports, will be a complete commercial entertainer with all the elements like comedy, action, and family drama, which are considered the trademarks of director Ravipudi. With this strong combination of actors and a popular director, the movie has already created excitement among fans even before the shoot begins.

Anil Ravipudi confirms Krithi Shetty as the female lead

The latest update about the film came during the promotional event of 'Love Insurance Kompany' (LIK) in Hyderabad. At the event, Anil Ravipudi officially confirmed that Krithi Shetty will play one of the female leads in the upcoming film. Speaking in his usual humorous style, the director said that media reports had already revealed the news before the official announcement. As per 123 Telugu, he jokingly added that he would soon meet Krithi Shetty on the film sets, which received loud cheers from the audience at the event. The confirmation ended weeks of speculation about the female lead of the project.

Krithi Shetty to pair up with Nandamuri Kalyan Ram

With this announcement, Krithi Shetty is set to share screen space with Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in the film. Their fresh pairing has already created curiosity among fans. At the same time, there are also speculations about Keerthy Suresh being paired opposite Venkatesh. However, the makers have not officially confirmed this yet. The film is currently in the pre-production stage, and the team is working on finalising the remaining cast and technical crew.

Big Sankranthi 2027 release planned for the film

The upcoming multi-starrer is being planned as a grand festive release. As per the reports, the filmmakers are planning to release the film during the Sankranthi 2027 festival season. A filmmaker who has a record of making mass-appealing entertainers, Anil Ravipudi, is expected to offer another engaging commercial cinema full of entertainment and fun. Considering the star cast, which includes Venkatesh, Kalyan Ram, and Krithi Shetty, there are huge expectations among the audience. The fans are curious to know about the film’s shooting and making details, and the title announcement.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”