Anil Ravipudi Locks Powerhouse Combo: Venky-NKR Film Gets Sahu Garapati Backing

The Telugu film industry's hottest director Anil Ravipudi has officially locked his next project, and it's shaping up to be one of the most anticipated collaborations of 2025. Fresh off the massive success of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu with Megastar Chiranjeevi, Ravipudi is now bringing together Victory Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram for what promises to be another crowd-pleasing entertainer.

The financial muscle behind this ambitious project comes from producer Sahu Garapati of Shine Screens, who has emerged as Ravipudi's go-to producer with back-to-back blockbusters. This marks their third consecutive collaboration after Bhagavanth Kesari and the recent Chiranjeevi starrer. The production lineup gets even stronger with Suresh Productions and Smt Archana as presenting partners, while Zee Studios joins as co-producer: a formidable combination that signals serious box office intent.

What makes this project particularly exciting is the reunion factor. For Venkatesh, this represents his fifth collaboration with Anil Ravipudi, following the phenomenally successful F2, F3, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, and MSG. Their chemistry has been box office gold, with each film establishing new benchmarks for comedy entertainers. Meanwhile, Kalyan Ram returns to the Ravipudi fold after their 2015 hit Pataas, which marked a significant turning point in both their careers.

Industry insiders suggest Ravipudi has crafted another wholesome entertainer specifically designed for Sankranthi release, blending his trademark humor with emotional depth and festive flavors that audiences expect from the season. While story details remain tightly guarded, the director is reportedly exploring fresh character dynamics within a completely new narrative framework.

With pre-production activities in full swing and a traditional pooja ceremony planned to formally launch the project, this Venky-NKR combination under Ravipudi's direction could very well be the Sankranthi 2025 winner that sets new standards for multi-starrer entertainers.