Recently, we reported about filmmaker Vinod Anantoju reuniting with Anand Devarakonda for the first time after his directorial debut Middle Class Melodies with a Netflix film titled Takshakudu. Earlier this Tuesday, Vinod took to social media and revealed that he has a cameo appearance in the film.

Sharing a poster for his character, holding an oil lamp, Vinod Anantoju wrote, "Did a small role in Takshakudu. Acting in front of camera is so different from standing behind it and telling actors how to act," followed by a smiley emoticon. The filmmaker also said that making a brief appearance in the film has meant that his "respect for actors increased ten folds."

Described as a dark thriller inspired by folklore, Takshakudu marks a significant shift in genre for Vinod after his debut romance film, Middle Class Melodies, with elements of comedy in it.

Speaking about it, he recently shared, "This story comes from the kind of tales I grew up hearing, folklore whispered in villages, stories that stayed with me long after the fire died out. It’s not just a thriller. It’s a world where myths breathe, where silence can scare, and where every sound makes your heart race."

The film also sees Anand Deverakonda going away from his typical grounded dramas, such as Baby. Describing it as "more than just an action drama," Anand recently stated, "Vinod has reimagined ancient folklore for our times. The story isn’t about heroes or villains, it’s about greed, how it consumes people, and how every action has consequences. Playing Suri allowed me to explore those moral boundaries."

Produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the Sithara Entertainments banner, the Netflix film also features Nitanshi Goel playing an important role. It is set to release on Netflix later this year.