After delivering back-to-back blockbusters with music director Bheems Ceciroleo for Sankranthiki Vasthunam and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, director Anil Ravipudi is reportedly taking a fresh musical direction. The filmmaker has now roped in Tamil composer GV Prakash Kumar for his upcoming multistarrer, marking their first collaboration and signaling yet another strategic shift in his music partner lineup.
Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram Multistarrer Details
The film stars Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram in the lead roles, with Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty playing the female leads. According to reports from NTV Telugu, the dialogue version of the first half is locked, while work on the second half is underway. The movie is expected to go on floors by the end of June and is targeting a grand Sankranthi 2027 release under the Shine Screens banner.
Why GV Prakash Kumar?
GV Prakash Kumar, nephew of legendary composer AR Rahman, has established himself as one of Tamil cinema’s leading music directors over the past two decades. Having composed music for over 100 films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam industries, GV Prakash brings a distinct musical sensibility that blends contemporary sounds with traditional melodies. His recent work in Telugu cinema has garnered attention, and industry buzz suggests Anil Ravipudi was looking for a fresh musical flavor different from his recent collaborations.
Anil Ravipudi’s Pattern of Changing Composers
Observing Anil Ravipudi’s career trajectory, the director is known for strategically switching music directors across projects. For his first three films — Pataas, Supreme, and Raja The Great — he worked exclusively with music director Sai Karthik, establishing a signature sound. He then moved to Devi Sri Prasad for the comedy hit F2: Fun and Frustration.
After that successful partnership, Anil Ravipudi joined hands with Bheems Ceciroleo for his last two outings, both of which emerged as blockbusters. Now, with GV Prakash Kumar on board for the Venkatesh-Kalyan Ram film, the director continues his trend of seeking new musical collaborations that align with each project’s unique requirements.
With shooting scheduled to begin soon and a Sankranthi 2027 target locked, all eyes are on how this fresh Anil Ravipudi-GV Prakash combination delivers for the much-anticipated multistarrer.