Grand Puja Ceremony Marks Start of Venky, Kalyan Ram, Anil Ravipudi Film

The much-anticipated film starring Victory Venkatesh, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, and director Anil Ravipudi officially began production with a grand puja ceremony held in Hyderabad on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The event was a star-studded affair attended by several prominent figures from the Telugu film industry, including veteran director K. Raghavendra Rao and producer Allu Aravind. The film, tentatively referred to as #VenkyAnil5 #NKRAR2, is being produced by Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner, with Suresh Productions and Smt. Archana presenting it in association with Zee Studios. Targeting a Sankranti 2025 release, the project aims to be a major festival entertainer.

During the inaugural shot, veteran director K. Raghavendra Rao served as the honorary director, and producer Allu Aravind clapped the shot. The scene, directed by Rao, featured Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram standing with heroines Kriti Shetty and Keerthy Suresh. The actors initially appeared confused as the heroines switched places, settling with Keerthy Suresh pairing with Venkatesh and Kriti Shetty with Kalyan Ram. Producer D. Suresh Babu switched on the camera for the first shot.

Producers Dil Raju and Shirish also extended their blessings by providing the script to the unit. The puja ceremony saw several other industry luminaries offering their congratulations. Notably, the film’s music will be composed by GV Prakash Kumar, with lyricist Ananta Sriram also joining the team. The makers recently released a fun video in Anil Ravipudi’s signature style to announce these creative additions, which has since gone viral on social media.

Known for delivering entertaining family films, Anil Ravipudi is expected to craft this movie as a commercial entertainer filled with humor, heartwarming emotions, and relatable characters. The film completed its puja ceremony amidst high expectations from fans and industry observers, with the entire unit expressing confidence in a successful outcome. Further details about the plot and cast are awaited, with the film currently in its early production stages.