Krithi Shetty joins Anil Ravipudi's next, Keerthy Suresh likely opposite Venkatesh

Director Anil Ravipudi’s upcoming multi-starrer, featuring Venkatesh Daggubati and Nandamuri Kalyanram, is gaining attention with its casting developments. Latest reports suggest that Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty are being considered as the female leads.

The director hinted at an event that Krithi Shetty is expected to share screen space with Kalyanram, marking a fresh pairing. Meanwhile, recent reports suggest that Keerthy Suresh is likely to be cast opposite Venkatesh. While her inclusion has not yet been officially confirmed, industry buzz indicates she is close to being finalised for the role.

The film also marks a reunion for Kalyanram and Anil Ravipudi after more than a decade since Pataas, the director’s debut. At the same time, this will be the fifth collaboration between Venkatesh and Ravipudi, a combination known for delivering consistent box office success.

The project is expected to go on floors in June, with the first schedule likely to feature Venkatesh and Keerthy Suresh. This is expected to commence after Venkatesh completes work on his ongoing film Aadarsha Kutumbam, directed by Trivikram Srinivas.

Meanwhile, Anil Ravipudi’s most recent directorial was Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (2026), starring Chiranjeevi, in which Venkatesh made an extended cameo. The film also featured Nayanthara and Catherine Tresa in key roles.

Despite releasing during the Sankranti competition alongside The Raja Saab and other family entertainers, it emerged as a winner at the box office, recording the highest collections of Chiranjeevi’s career.

Venkatesh was last seen in a full-length role in Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025), also directed by Ravipudi. With a strong cast and a proven director-actor combination, the film is shaping up to be a notable project in Telugu cinema.