Jr NTR and Anil Ravipudi to team up for a comedy film

NewsentertainmenttelugumoviesJr NTR and Anil Ravipudi to team up for a comedy film; 'Bhagavanth Kesari' director confirms first collaboration; actor says, 'This one's going to be a laugh riot' Jr NTR and Anil Ravipudi to team up for a comedy film; 'Bhagavanth Kesari' director confirms first collaboration; actor says, 'This one's going to be a laugh riot' TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 15, 2026, 06:43 IST Jr NTR and Anil Ravipudi to team up for a comedy film; 'Bhagavanth Kesari' director confirms first.

Jr NTR and filmmaker Anil Ravipudi are set to share creative space for the first time. The two are joining hands for a comedy entertainer, tentatively titled 'NTRxAnilRavipudi'. The actor confirmed the development through a social media post featuring a photograph with the director.

Their announcement has already caught the attention of fans, who are eager to see what the new combination brings to the screen.Jr NTR also offered a glimpse of what audiences could expect from the project. Sharing the picture, he wrote, “This one's going to be a laugh riot…” Anil Ravipudi responded with an equally enthusiastic message, suggesting that the team is preparing to begin work soon.

Jr NTR and Anil Ravipudi announce their first collaboration The announcement marks the first time Jr NTR and Anil Ravipudi will work together on a feature film. Although the makers have not disclosed the storyline or other production details, the project has been described as a comedy entertainer.Anil Ravipudi shared a photograph featuring himself, Jr NTR and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram while confirming the association.

Expressing his excitement, the director wrote, “Our combination has been long overdue Jr NTR sir… Full-on entertainer coming up! Rolling very soon… No, no, ROFL-ing very soon,” The news quickly prompted enthusiastic responses from Jr NTR's followers.

Several fans welcomed the prospect of watching the actor collaborate with Anil Ravipudi. One user commented, "2 fav in one frame." Another reacted with, "TWIST OF THE DAY!." A third fan wrote, "Aahaaaa tigerrr."Anil Ravipudi is currently preparing for the release of 'January 12 Vidudala'.

The comedy entertainer features Venkatesh Daggubati and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in the lead roles. The film is scheduled to reach theatres on January 12, 2027, coinciding with the Sankranti festive season.Join conversation The filmmaker previously directed 'Bhagavanth Kesari', which starred Nandamuri Balakrishna and turned out to be a superhit.

Jr NTR has 'Dragon' and Trivikram Srinivas project lined up Jr NTR is presently occupied with 'Dragon' which is an action entertainer directed by 'KGF' fame Prashanth Neel. The upcoming film also features Anil Kapoor, Rukmini Vasanth and Biju Menon in pivotal roles.Jr NTR's most recent theatrical outing was the Hindi action thriller 'War 2', released in 2025.

He appeared as Vikram alongside Hrithik Roshan in the film. His previous Telugu release was 'Devara: Part 1' (2024), in which he played two characters, Devara and Vara. Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more.

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