Thu Jan 15 15:30:00 UTC 2026: ### Anil Ravipudi Hints at Future Cinematic Universe Featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh
The Story:
Director Anil Ravipudi, known for films featuring both Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh, has addressed the possibility of creating a cinematic universe linking their characters. While his immediate focus is on keeping their roles distinct in upcoming projects, he expressed interest in potentially including a Chiranjeevi cameo in a future Venkatesh film, thereby establishing his unique cinematic universe. Ravipudi clarified that while Venkatesh plays a police officer in an upcoming film, his role alongside Chiranjeevi will be that of Venky Gouda, a mining don.
Key Points:
- Director Anil Ravipudi has considered creating a cinematic universe involving actors Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh.
- Ravipudi clarified that in the movie “Sankranthi ki Vastunnam,” Venkatesh plays a police officer and in the Chiranjeevi movie, he plays Venky Gouda, a mining don.
- Ravipudi expressed the possibility of creating a cinematic universe in the future by including Chiranjeevi in a future Venkatesh film.
Key Takeaways:
- The trend of cinematic universes is gaining traction in the Telugu film industry.
- Directors are increasingly exploring ways to connect their films through recurring characters or references.
- The potential collaboration between Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh in a shared cinematic universe is generating excitement among fans.
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