Anil Ravipudi and producer Dil Raju are set to work together again, with their next film targeting Sankranthi 2028. While the announcement has generated interest, the bigger question now is who will play the lead role. Names of several star heroes are being discussed, but nothing has been finalised yet.
Nandamuri Balakrishna is one of the names linked to the project. Anil previously worked with him on Bhagavanth Kesari, and reports about their possible reunion for Sankranthi 2028 have been circulating for some time. Pawan Kalyan’s name has also entered the discussion, particularly after Dil Raju recently met the actor and expressed his interest in producing another film with him. Chiranjeevi is another name being mentioned in the casting buzz.
However, Dil Raju has made it clear that the hero for the Anil Ravipudi project is yet to be decided. He said Anil is currently busy with January 12 Vidudala and that they will discuss the story after its release. The director will first develop the idea, and the choice of hero will depend on who suits the role.
So, the speculation around Balakrishna, Pawan Kalyan and Chiranjeevi is likely to continue for now. The successful Anil Ravipudi-Dil Raju combination is confirmed for 2028, but the star at the centre of the project remains a mystery.
