Makers of Varun Tej Konidela's Indo-Korean film VT15 drop an intriguing poster; begin filming of a crucial foreign schedule for the horror comedy
Merlapaka Gandhi
's upcoming Indo-Korean horror comedy #VT15 have dropped an intriguing poster featuring actor
Varun Tej
. They have now officially announced that the Korean schedule of the film is underway and progressing at a brisk pace.
The production banner took to its official X (formerly Twitter) account to share the latest update regarding the shoot.
#VT15
SHOOT IN PROGRESS ❤️🔥
The latest foreign schedule is underway at a rapid pace💥
#VarunTej
and the main cast are filming crucial and entertaining sequences ❤️🔥
Get ready for a hauntingly hilarious Indo-Korean Horror Comedy ride 🐉😀
@IAmVarunTej
@GandhiMerlapaka
…
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— UV Creations (@UV_Creations)
July 5, 2025
"#VT15 shoot in progress. The latest foreign schedule is underway at a rapid pace. #VarunTej and the main cast are filming crucial and entertaining sequences. Get ready for a hauntingly hilarious Indo-Korean horror comedy ride. @IAmVarunTej @GandhiMerlapaka @RitikaNayak_ @MusicThaman #ManojhReddy @DirKrish #Vamsi #RajeevReddy @FirstFrame_Ent @UV_Creations."
Varun Tej Konidela shows off the progress in his fitness for Ghani
About VT15
While sharing the news, they included a picture of the actor sitting on a sofa in an all-black outfit. Though his face was blurred, his hand—adorned with a black ring, a tattoo on the upper part, and a sleek golden wristwatch—caught the attention of the internet.
Varun
Tej had flown to Korea in mid-June for the ongoing shoot. Prior to this, the team had completed its Ananthapur schedule in the third week of May.
The production journey began with an auspicious pooja ceremony in Hyderabad, following which two dynamic shooting schedules were completed—first in Hyderabad and later in Ananthapur.
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One of the most talked-about moments from the Ananthapur schedule was a visually stunning song sequence featuring Varun Tej and
Ritika Nayak
.
S. Thaman
is expected to compose the music for the film.
Varun Tej's work front
On the work front, Varun Tej was last seen in Matka, directed by Karuna Kumar, which did not fare well at the box office.
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