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Venkatesh Joins Kalyan Ram In Kazakhstan For 'January 12 Vidudala', Film Nears Completion

Venkatesh Joins Kalyan Ram In Kazakhstan For 'January 12 Vidudala', Film Nears Completion

Yekkirala Akshitha
November 2, 2026

Victory Venkatesh is back on the sets of his upcoming Sankranthi entertainer 'January 12 Vidudala' after completing his work on 'Aadarsha Kutumbam'. The actor has reached Kazakhstan to join the film's team for an important shooting schedule, which commenced today, November 1.

Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film is reportedly entering its final major shooting schedule. The team had already reached Kazakhstan ahead of Venkatesh's arrival. According to reports, the schedule will include important sequences and action portions. The remaining songs and scenes are expected to be completed in November, with the makers aiming to wrap up the shoot before moving into the final stages of post-production.

Meanwhile, the makers are planning to kick-start the film's musical promotions with a song. An official announcement regarding the first single is expected soon. GV Prakash Kumar is composing the music, marking his first collaboration with Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi.

'January 12 Vidudala' brings Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram together for the first time. The film also features Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty as the female leads. Reports suggest that the story is set against a Rayalaseema backdrop, with Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram playing brothers-in-law.

Interestingly, Venkatesh's first-look poster revealed that he plays Lieutenant Colonel Venkat Reddy, an Army officer specialising in counter-terrorism and hostage negotiation. The film also features a supporting cast that includes Ajay Ghosh and Upendra Limaye.

Produced by Sahu Garapati under Shine Screens and presented by Suresh Productions and ZEE Studios, the film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on January 12, 2027, coinciding with Sankranthi.

With the shooting approaching completion, the makers are expected to intensify promotional activities in the coming weeks.

Venkatesh Joins Kalyan Ram In Kazakhstan For 'January 12 Vidudala', Film Nears Completion - The Morning Voice