Welcoming the New Year with a major announcement, producer Ram Talluri revealed that Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has agreed to headline his maiden production. The yet-untitled film will be directed by Surender Reddy, marking an interesting new collaboration for the actor-turned-politician, who continues to balance cinema alongside his political responsibilities.
Ram Talluri officially shared the news on social media, announcing that noted writer Vakkantham Vamsi has penned the story. The combination of Surender Reddy and Vakkantham Vamsi is a familiar one in Telugu cinema, having previously worked together on films such as Ashok, Athidhi, Kick, Race Gurram, Kick 2, Oosaravelli, and Agent. Their reunion has clearly generated excitement, with Pawan Kalyan reportedly impressed by the narration and giving his immediate nod to the project.
This film becomes Pawan Kalyan’s latest commitment after assuming office as Deputy Chief Minister. Post his political ascent, two of his films—Hari Hara Veera Mallu and OG—made it to the screens, with contrasting results at the box office. Despite his demanding political schedule, Pawan Kalyan’s decision to face the camera once again has sparked curiosity among fans and industry circles alike.
Meanwhile, his long-delayed project Ustaad Bhagat Singh is gearing up for release later this year, adding to the anticipation around his cinematic lineup. Expressing his excitement, Ram Talluri wrote on social media, “With folded hands and a full heart, my dream begins as Production No.1 under Jaithra Rama Movies. Named with love and blessings by our beloved Power Star (PSPK), teaming up with Surender Reddy and Vakkantham Vamsi. Forever grateful, forever proud. This dream project is loading.”
With a proven director-writer combination and Pawan Kalyan at the centre, the announcement has already positioned the film as one of the most keenly watched projects moving forward.
The news of Surender Reddy directing Pawan Kalyan has been doing the rounds for quite some time and was expected to be announced much earlier. However, the makers have now made it official. Notably, Surender Reddy’s previous outing Agent, for which Vakkantham Vamsi provided the story, turned out to be a major box-office disappointment.