January 12 Vidudala: Venkatesh & Kalyan Ram’s Sankranthi Treat
Victory Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s much-awaited collaboration with director Anil Ravipudi has finally received an official title. The film, produced by Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner, has been titled January 12 Vidudala and is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on January 12, 2027, coinciding with the Sankranthi festival.
The highly anticipated project, which was earlier referred to as #VenkyAnil5 / #NKRAR2, is progressing at a brisk pace. The film is presented by Suresh Productions, Smt. Archana and Zee Studios. The combination of Venkatesh, Kalyan Ram and Anil Ravipudi has already generated significant buzz, and the makers have now taken the excitement a step further with an entertaining title announcement video.
The title reveal comes in typical Anil Ravipudi style, blending comedy, nostalgia and lively entertainment. The video begins with a humorous tribute to legendary filmmaker EVV Satyanarayana, featuring a reference to a popular comedy sequence from Appula Appa Rao. EVV Satyanarayana has been a major inspiration for Anil Ravipudi, and the director once again pays tribute to the veteran filmmaker in his own distinctive manner.
The fun then continues with Venkatesh, Kalyan Ram, Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty approaching Anil Ravipudi and asking him about the title of their film. The director instantly responds, “January 12 Vidudala.” The actors initially assume that he is revealing the release date rather than the title and point out that they had asked for the film’s name.
The resulting conversation turns into a hilarious exchange, filled with confusion and witty banter. Anil Ravipudi eventually clarifies that January 12 Vidudala is indeed the official title of the movie. The entertaining video not only introduces the title but also establishes the film’s light-hearted and humorous mood.
The title is further complemented by the interesting tagline “Bava Bammardi Soujanyamtho,” which highlights the relationship between Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram in the story. The title design and announcement video have added to the curiosity surrounding this unusual and exciting multi-starrer.
The makers have also officially locked January 12, 2027 as the theatrical release date. Bringing the film to audiences during the Sankranthi season is particularly significant for Anil Ravipudi, who has a strong association with festive releases and has delivered several successful entertainers during the Sankranthi period.
The film boasts an accomplished technical team. GV Prakash Kumar is composing the music, while Sameer Reddy handles cinematography. Tammiraju is responsible for editing, and acclaimed production designer AS Prakash is creating the film’s visual world. S Krishna is serving as the executive producer.
With Victory Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram sharing the screen, Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty as the female leads, and Anil Ravipudi directing, January 12 Vidudala is shaping up as a promising Sankranthi entertainer. The combination of a popular star cast, a successful filmmaker, an intriguing title and a festive release date has already raised expectations.
If the hilarious title announcement video is any indication, audiences can expect January 12 Vidudala to deliver Anil Ravipudi’s trademark brand of comedy, family entertainment and commercial appeal when it arrives in theatres on January 12, 2027.
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