Latest news with #RAPO22
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Upendra to work with Karva director Navaneeth
Upendra is fit, focused, and currently juggling a series of exciting projects. While announcements continue to pour in about his roles across multiple languages—including the Tamil film Coolie, where he shares screen space with superstar Rajinikanth, and #RAPO22, Ram Pothineni's upcoming film—the actor remains equally committed to Kannada cinema. On the home front, Upendra is gearing up for the release of his much-anticipated 45, directed by AP Arjun and produced under Suraj Productions. This project has already generated buzz among fans and is set to hit theatres on August 15. He also has Buddhivanta 2, currently under production. Alongside this, he will soon begin work on Bhargava, directed by Naganna and backed by producer Surappa Babu.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘RAPO 22': Ram Pothineni's upcoming film titled ‘Andhra King Taluka'
The makers of the upcoming Ram Pothineni movie have announced the film's title. The Telugu movie was tentatively titled RAPO22. The makers released a video to announce the film's title as Andhra King Taluka. As seen in the title promo, Ram Pothineni seems to be playing a die hard fan of a superstar, essayed by Kannada actor-filmmaker Upendra. The film's tagline reads 'A Biopic of a Fan.' Bhagyashri Borse plays the female lead of the film while Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Satya, Rahul Ramakrishna, and VTV Ganesh are the other actors in the movie. The film is directed by Mahesh Babu P. Andhra King Taluka is bankrolled by Ravi Shankar and Naveen Yerneni under the banner Mythri Movie Makers in association with T Series. Upendra will be seen playing a character named Surya Kumar in the film. ALSO READ:Vivek-Mervin to make their Telugu debut with Ram Pothineni's 'RAPO 22' The makers recently revealed Ram Pothineni's first look from the film, introducing his character as Sagar .Vivek–Mervin, the music composer duo consisting of Vivek Siva and Mervin Solomon, will compose music for the upcoming film. The duo, known for working in Tamil films, will be making their Telugu debut with Andhra King Taluka.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Upendra to play Surya Kumar in Ram Pothineni and Bhagyashree Borse's 'RAPO 22'
Kannada superstar Upendra joins Ram Pothineni's 'RAPO 22' as Surya Kumar, a tribute to admired superstars. Directed by Mahesh Babu P, the film stars Bhagyashree Borse as the female lead. Ram Pothineni will sport a romantic makeover in this village drama, with the title glimpse set to release on May 15. Upendra is also involved in 'Coolie' and '45'. Kannada superstar Upendra has officially joined the cast of Ram Pothineni 's upcoming Telugu film, tentatively called ' RAPO 22 '. Directed by Mahesh Babu P , the film's female lead will be seen in Bhagyashree Borse . In the poster shared by the makers, Upendra seems to portray a character named Surya Kumar , which is described as a tribute to every superstar admired across India. The character shows Upendra exuding star power, dressed in a stylish overcoat and sunglasses, standing confidently amid flashing lights and media attention. With the poster the makers on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "అందనివాడు.. అందరివాడు... Honoured to present our Superstar @nimmaupendra garu as 'SURYA KUMAR' - a tribute to the Spirit of Every Superstar we admire and look up to. #RAPO22 The exciting #RAPO22TitleGlimpse drops on May 15th" The makers also shared a picture of Upendra standing with the makers and captioned it, "Team #RAPO22 welcomes the brilliant @nimmaupendra Garu on board 'SURYA KUMAR' will be a role that will be memorable for every cinema fan" Ram Pothineni, known for his action-packed films like 'iSmart Shankar', is set to surprise fans with a fresh avatar in 'RAPO 22'. Ram will sport a romantic makeover and return to the village drama genre, which he hasn't explored in recent years. The film also includes Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Satya, Rahul Ramakrishna, and VTV Ganesh. The makers plan to release the film's title glimpse on May 15. Upendra, meanwhile, is busy with other high-profile projects, including Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie' starring Rajinikanth, and the Kannada film '45' alongside Shiva Rajkumar and Raj B Shetty. He was last seen in the film 'UI', which is a sci-fi dystopian action film that hit theatres on December 20, 2024. The film featured Upendra in triple roles.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kannada actor Upendra joins Ram Pothineni and Bhagyashree Borse for RAPO 22
Kannada superstar Upendra has joined the cast of Ram Pothineni's upcoming Telugu film, tentatively titled 'RAPO 22'. The film is directed by Mahesh Babu P, who made his directorial debut with Anushka Shetty and Naveen Polishetty's 'Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty'. Bhagyashree Borse plays the female lead in the entertainer, which is being produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the Mythri Movie Makers will be seen playing a larger-than-life character named Surya Kumar, a role that is a representation of every superstar in the country. The makers unveiled his character poster today, showcasing him in a slick ensemble—an overcoat paired with sunglasses—as he stands confidently, surrounded by flashing lights and the media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mythri Movie Makers (@mythriofficial)In an X post shared by Ram Pothineni, the actor said 'Honoured to present our Superstar Upendra garu as 'SURYA KUMAR' - a tribute to the Spirit of Every Superstar we admire and look up to.' A screenshot of Ram Pothineni's X post 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 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 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 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.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Upendra's look from ‘RAPO22' creates excitement
Energetic star Ram Pothineni is back in the spotlight with his upcoming film #RAPO22, directed by Mahesh Babu P of Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty fame. Promising a refreshing cinematic experience, the film is said to be an emotionally rich entertainer with wide appeal, exploring untold feelings through a novel narrative. Produced grandly by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under the prestigious Mythri Movie Makers banner, the film's shoot is progressing swiftly. Adding charm to the cast is newcomer Bhagyashree Borse, who plays the female lead opposite Ram, infusing fresh energy into the project. The team recently revealed the character poster of Kannada superstar Upendra, who plays 'Surya Kumar'—a symbolic representation of the Superstars we've all admired. The striking poster, featuring Upendra amidst a flurry of camera flashes, has heightened excitement. The makers have also confirmed that the much-awaited title glimpse will be unveiled on May 15. Ram Pothineni takes a leap from his usual action-packed roles, sporting a sleek makeover for a character unlike anything he's done before. Backed by a top-tier technical team—cinematographer Siddhartha Nuni, music duo Vivek–Merwin, editor Sreekar Prasad, and production designer AvinashKolla—#RAPO22 is shaping up to be a technically polished, emotionally charged film. With all eyes on this high-profile project, #RAPO22 promises to be a game-changer for Ram and a treat for Telugu cinema fans.
