Venkatesh Joins the Shoot of Kalyan Ram, Anil Ravipudi’s #VenkyAnil5

The festive entertainer #VenkyAnil5 has officially kicked into high gear. After Nandamuri Kalyan Ram began filming in the first schedule, Venkatesh has now joined the sets, bringing the film's lead cast together for one of the most anticipated Telugu entertainers of Sankranthi 2027 .

Director Anil Ravipudi is currently filming crucial scenes featuring Venkatesh, Kalyan Ram, Keerthy Suresh , and Kriti Shetty on a massive specially constructed set . The team has been shooting at a brisk pace ever since the film was launched with a grand pooja ceremony in Hyderabad. Earlier in the schedule, the makers wrapped up an energetic song featuring Kalyan Ram and several other actors, while the two leading ladies have also been actively participating in the ongoing shoot.

Adding to the excitement, the makers recently unveiled Kalyan Ram's first-look poster on the actor's birthday. The rugged yet stylish avatar instantly grabbed fans' attention, further raising expectations for the multistarrer. Director Anil Ravipudi, who made his directorial debut with Pataas , reunited with his first hero and shared an emotional birthday message while releasing the poster.

The film has been creating buzz ever since its quirky announcement video, "Kathi Lanti Idea," went viral. Instead of a routine title announcement, the makers treated fans to a humorous promotional video featuring Venkatesh, Kalyan Ram, Keerthy Suresh, Kriti Shetty and Anil Ravipudi, perfectly setting the tone for the fun-filled entertainer.

There was also speculation that the film was a remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil . However, Keerthy Suresh recently put all rumours to rest, confirming that #VenkyAnil5 is an original story and not a remake, much to the delight of fans awaiting a fresh entertainer from Ravipudi.

The project marks Anil Ravipudi's fifth collaboration with Venkatesh , a combination that has consistently delivered box office successes, while it is the director's second film with Kalyan Ram after Pataas . The film also brings Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram together on screen for the first time , making the casting one of its biggest attractions. Keerthy Suresh is paired opposite Venkatesh, while Kriti Shetty stars alongside Kalyan Ram.

Backed by Shine Screens in association with Suresh Productions and Zee Studios , the big-budget entertainer features music by GV Prakash Kumar , whose inclusion has already heightened expectations for the soundtrack. Packed with Anil Ravipudi's trademark blend of comedy , family emotions , action , and festival entertainment , the film is shaping up to be one of the biggest crowd-pullers of Sankranthi 2027 .