Anil Ravipudi confirms: Venky's in Chiru's next
has confirmed that Venkatesh is part of his upcoming film with Megastar
. 'Yes, Venky garu being part of the film is like a surprise — let's maintain that.
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When he joins, it'll be a blast!,' Ravipudi said, in an interview with NTV.
The director also offered a glimpse of Chiranjeevi's role, saying, 'Audiences will connect deeply with Chiranjeevi sir's role in this film, especially those who loved his cult classics like Gang Leader. It's going to be a surprise — something unexpected yet emotionally resonant,' he shared.
plays the female lead in the film. 'Most of my films revolve around couples, be it F2 or Sankranthiki Vasthunam. There's so much conflict and emotion to explore in that space. The husband-wife dynamic will be there too, but with a fresh take. It's not just a comedy — around 70% is humour, while the rest is drama. There's also scale and action, blending Chiranjeevi sir's style with my own, especially in situational comedy,' he added.
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