Nani to reunite with Hi Nanna director Shouryuv for pan-India rom-com: Report
Telugu star Nani is gearing up to collaborate once again with director Shouryuv. This will mark their second film together after the emotional drama 'Hi Nanna'. While there has been no official announcement yet, industry insiders reveal that the upcoming film will be a pan-India entertainer, likely to go on floors in early 2026.According to the sources who informed OTT Play, "Shouryuv met him a few days ago and narrated a romantic comedy, which the HIT 3 star loved and gave his nod to. Nani has asked Shouryuv for a complete narration, which will happen in the coming weeks."advertisementThe film, said to be a light-hearted romantic comedy, marks a refreshing shift for Nani, who has recently been seen in intense, action-packed roles.
Sources close to the production indicate that the film's shooting will begin in 2026, once Nani finishes his commitments with director Sujeeth. If all goes as planned, the film is expected to hit theatres in 2027.Nani's last collaboration with Shouryuv in 'Hi Nanna' had initially raised some doubts in the actor. Given that it was Shouryuv's directorial debut and the storyline appeared conventional, Nani was hesitant. However, impressed by Shouryuv's unique storytelling and visual presentation, he decided to go ahead.Currently, Nani is filming 'The Paradise', while his most recent release was 'HIT: The Third Case'. This is the third instalment in Sailesh Kolanu's gripping crime thriller franchise.In 'HIT 3', Nani portrayed Arjun Sarkaar, a fierce cop whose mysterious actions and dark past unfold through a gripping narrative. The 'HIT' franchise began in 2020 with 'The First Case' featuring Vishwak Sen, followed by 'The Second Case' in 2022 led by Adivi Sesh.Must Watch
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