Kannada actor Upendra joins Ram Pothineni and Bhagyashree Borse for RAPO 22
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Ram Pothineni, known for his action-packed films like 'iSmart Shankar', is set to break away from his usual image in 'RAPO 22'. He will be seen in an unconventional avatar with a complete makeover, reminding fans of his romantic hero days. The movie will mark Ram Pothineni's return to a village drama, a genre he hasn't explored in recent years.advertisementDirector Mahesh Babu P is seemingly crafting a narrative that blends heartfelt storytelling with commercial appeal. The film features a strong supporting cast, including Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Satya, Rahul Ramakrishna, and VTV Ganesh. The title glimpse of the film is scheduled to be released on May 15.On the work front, Upendra will next be seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie', starring Rajinikanth in the lead. Apart from this, he will also appear in Arjun Janya's ambitious Kannada film '45', alongside Shiva Rajkumar and Raj B Shetty.Ram Pothineni was last seen in Puri Jagannadh's 'Double iSmart', a sequel to the 2019 superhit film 'iSmart Shankar'. Bhagyashree Borse, on the other hand, is currently working on 'VD 12' with Vijay Deverakonda under director Gautam Tinnanuri, and 'Kaantha' alongside Dulquer Salmaan, in addition to this project.
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