Venkatesh first, Jr NTR next: Producer confirms director Trivikram's line-up
Trivikram Srinivas is one of the few filmmakers in Telugu cinema who effortlessly blends stylish storytelling with mass appeal. Amid growing speculation about his upcoming collaborations, producer Naga Vamsi, his long-time associate and the producer behind both his recent and future ventures, has broken his silence, offering clarity on the director's current slate.Sharing the official line-up on X, Vamsi wrote, 'Trivikram garu's next 2 projects are locked with Venkatesh sir and Jr NTR anna. Everything else is mere speculation. Any confirmed project of Trivikram garu will be announced by me in this space.(sic)'advertisementHere's the post:
Following the 2024 Sankranthi release 'Guntur Kaaram' with Mahesh Babu, rumours have been rife about Trivikram's next films, with names like Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, and Venkatesh doing the rounds. While some projects, such as those with Jr NTR and Allu Arjun, were announced earlier, shifting dynamics between them have kept fans guessing.With this update, Vamsi indirectly addressed speculation surrounding a possible collaboration with Ram Charan, implying that the project remains unconfirmed for now. As it stands, the director's confirmed line-up includes films with Venkatesh Daggubati and Jr NTR.On June 11, Vamsi also confirmed that the long-gestating mythological fantasy film, which was initially supposed to star Allu Arjun, will now feature Jr NTR in the role of Lord Karthikeya.advertisementHere's the post:
On the production front, Vamsi is gearing up for the release of his banner Sitara Entertainments' ambitious film 'Kingdom', starring Vijay Deverakonda and Bhagyashree Borse. Directed by 'Jersey' fame Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film is slated for release on July 4.Meanwhile, shooting for their other major venture, tentatively titled ;Suriya 46', has begun, with actor Suriya joining the sets of this Venky Atluri directorial.'
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