Director Anil Ravipudi recent project Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, starring Chiranjeevi, has done well at the box office. Released during Sankranthi, the film collected nearly ₹375 crore gross within 25 days of its release. Naturally, there is a lot of curiosity around Anil Ravipudi’s next project and whom he will collaborate with.

While there were reports suggesting that the director might team up with Akhil Akkineni for his next film, Anil Ravipudi has reportedly chosen a senior star over a young actor this time. According to a source, Anil Ravipudi is all set to once again direct actor Venkatesh.

The duo has previously worked together on F2: Fun and Frustration, its sequel F3: Fun and Frustration, and later delivered another blockbuster with Sankranthiki Vasthunnam. Venkatesh also made an extended cameo appearance in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Now, Anil Ravipudi and Venkatesh are coming together yet again for what is said to be another entertaining film, planned for release during the 2027 Sankranthi festival.

The biggest surprise surrounding this project is the reported inclusion of Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil. The source revealed that Fahadh Faasil has been approached by Anil Ravipudi and has already heard the narration. He is said to be keen on sharing screen space with Venkatesh in this entertainer.

The film is expected to go on floors from June onwards. Meanwhile, Anil Ravipudi is in the process of finalising the female leads. According to the source, talks are currently on with Keerthy Suresh, Pooja Hegde, and Ashika Ranganath for this multi-starrer.

As per the buzz, Keerthy Suresh and Pooja Hegde may be paired opposite Venkatesh, while Ashika Ranganath is expected to play the female lead opposite Fahadh Faasil.