Riteish Deshmukh makes Telugu debut in Ram Pothineni’s new film
Riteish Deshmukh makes Telugu debut in Ram Pothineni’s new film, which also marks the latter's directorial debut
Actor Riteish Deshmukh joined the Hyderabad schedule of the neo-noir Telugu film, which also marks Ram Pothineni’s debut as a director
Published - October 21, 2026 01:55 pm IST
Riteish Deshmukh | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh will make his debut in Telugu cinema through actor Ram Pothineni’s 23rd film. The makers recently announced Riteish’s association with the film after he joined the Hyderabad schedule of the shoot. The team also released a behind-the-scenes video. This film will also mark Ram’s debut as a director.
Produced by Krishna Pothineni under the production house RaPo Cinematics, the film is said to narrate a story set in a neo-noir world. Riteish, known for his work in Hindi and Marathi cinema, is said to have agreed to come on board after being impressed by the script and by his character, which plays a pivotal role in the film.
The BTS video offers a glimpse of the film’s set, with Riteish’s face kept out of view. Samyuktha Menon plays the female lead. The untitled film’s team includes cinematographer Thirunavukarasu (Tirru), production designer A S Prakash, music composer Sam CS and action choreographers Peter Hein, Vikram Mor and Kevin.
Published - October 21, 2026 01:55 pm IST
The Hindu Cinema Plus / Telugu cinema
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