📌 Key Points
- Ravipudi Shock: OTT Rights Bagged BEFORE Filming Starts!
- Ravipudi’s Track Record Triggers Unprecedented Early Deal!
- Venkatesh, Kalyan Ram Lead Sankranti 2027 Race!
- Zee5 Invests Big: Trust In Anil Ravipudi Skyrockets!
Hold the presses! Tollywood director Anil Ravipudi‘s next film, a highly anticipated multi-starrer featuring Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram, is already creating a massive buzz. In an unprecedented move, Zee5 has secured its OTT rights, remarkably, even before principal photography has commenced. This deal is definitely turning heads in the South Indian film industry.
Pre-Shoot OTT Deal Shakes Industry
Sensation even before shooting starts! Tollywood director Anil Ravipudi’s next film, a multi-starrer featuring Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram, has already secured a stunning deal with Zee5 acquiring its OTT rights, remarkably, before principal photography has even commenced.
Anil Ravipudi, known as Tollywood’s ‘Hit Machine,’ consistently delivers blockbuster films during the Sankranti festival. His recent successes include ‘Vasthunnam,’ which garnered 300 crores last Sankranti, and ‘Mana Shankar Varaprasad’ this year. This upcoming project, his tenth career film, is strategically targeted for the 2027 Sankranti festival.
Anil Ravipudi: Tollywood’s Hit Machine
In this eagerly anticipated multi-starrer, Victory Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram are set to star as the heroes. Anil Ravipudi has clarified that Kriti Shetty will be seen opposite Kalyan Ram, while news circulates about Keerthy Suresh potentially starring opposite Venkatesh, though an official announcement is still pending. The film is being jointly produced by Suresh Productions and Shine Screen Banners. Although half of the script has been completed, shooting has not yet begun. While there are rumors of regular shooting commencing in June, the film team has not provided any official updates so far.
Despite the early stage of production, the acquisition of digital rights by the prominent OTT platform Zee5 for a “fancy price” has created significant buzz. Everyone in the industry holds confidence that an Anil Ravipudi film guarantees a minimum hit. Typically, digital rights for a film are secured after shooting is completed, driven by the movie’s growing hype. However, this unique move, where an Anil Ravipudi film garners a hefty OTT deal based purely on trust in his brand even before filming, clearly demonstrates his immense popularity and the confidence in his consistent delivery of hits. With his track record of back-to-back blockbusters, Anil Ravipudi is widely expected to achieve another hit in the 2027 Sankranti race. This pre-commencement sale of OTT rights powerfully showcases his incredible sway in the industry, raising anticipation for the film’s release.
Looking Ahead
This unprecedented pre-shooting deal underscores Anil Ravipudi’s immense star power and the industry’s absolute faith in his Midas touch. It’s clear his brand guarantees box-office magic. This early confidence from Zee5 truly sets the stage; anticipate another roaring blockbuster that will redefine Sankranti 2027 and further elevate Telugu cinema’s global reach.
