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This upcoming project will reunite Samantha with director Nandini Reddy, known for their earlier collaborations in 'Jabardasth' and the 2019 hit 'Oh Baby'. Reddy had recently quashed rumours about the project, calling them premature. However, it is now confirmed that the film is indeed in development and moving forward.Samantha, who has been selective about her Telugu scripts lately, has also appeared in Hindi web series such as 'Citadel: Honey Bunny', which failed to make a strong impact. She is currently working on 'Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom' with Raj and DK. Reportedly, the shoot is progressing in carefully planned phases, and the release date is yet to be finalised.- EndsMust Watch
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