{"data":{"prismicArticle":{"uid":"ram-turns-director-with-rapo23","tags":["Entertainment","featured","two"],"first_publication_date":"2026-05-15T10:04:06+0000","last_publication_date":"2026-05-15T10:04:06+0000","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Ram turns director with #RAPO23"},"rating":null,"datetime":"2026-05-15T07:45:00+0000","img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aCXT3CdWJ-7kSJ1w_ram.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"embed":{"embed_url":null,"thumbnail_url":null,"author_url":null,"title":null},"content":{"raw":[{"text":"Telugu star Ram Pothineni, a multi-faceted performer who has consistently showcased his versatility on screen, on Friday announced he would be turning director with his upcoming film, tentatively being referred to as #Rapo23."},{"text":"Taking to his X timeline to make the announcement, he wrote, \"An exciting journey begins with all your love & blessings. Introducing \"Veera\" in #RAPO23 -the story of a Lone Wolf. Genre: Psychological Action Thriller. Written & Directed by #RAPO. Produced by Krishna Pothineni. A @RAPO_Cinematics Production.December 2026 Release.\""},{"text":"It may be recalled that the actor, after turning a lyricist with his previous film 'Andhra King Taluka' , had also surprised audiences by lending his vocals for the first time."},{"text":"Now, the actor has donned the director’s hat, marking his debut as a filmmaker."},{"text":"The project, formally announced on the occasion of his birthday, is set to be a stylish psychological action thriller - a genre rarely explored in Telugu cinema."},{"text":"#RAPO23 will be produced by Krishna Pothineni under the newly formed Rapo Cinematics banner. Interestingly with this move, Ram joins the elite league of stars-turned-directors such as Sr. NTR, Krishna, and Pawan Kalyan."},{"text":"The makers also unveiled a striking birthday special poster that introduced Ram Pothineni’s character as Veera on the occasion. "},{"text":"The poster radiates a dark, intense, and gritty tone featuring Ram from behind, clad in a leather jacket. His sharp, V-cut hairstyle amplifies the raw attitude of the character."},{"text":"Dominating the backdrop is a bold red “V”, symbolizing both Veera and a sense of rebellion, danger, and dominance. "},{"text":"The faint outlines of towering skyscrapers on either side evoke a cold, crime-infested cityscape."},{"text":"Adding to the mystery, the tagline “The Story of a Lone Wolf” hints at a protagonist driven by solitude, instinct, and a complex psychological landscape."},{"text":"Sources close to the unit say #RAPO23 was a powerful and groundbreaking narrative conceived by Ram Pothineni himself for his directorial debut. "},{"text":"He is set to portray Veera in a completely new, never-before-seen avatar, and that the transformation was already evident in the announcement poster’s styling and mood."},{"text":"The film’s regular shoot is set to begin in June, with the makers eyeing a December release this year. Further details about the cast and technical crew will be revealed in the coming days, the sources added."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"karuppu-unlawfully-exhibited-in-some-theatres-in-n","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"'Karuppu' unlawfully exhibited in some theatres in NI"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aICv4FGsbswqTKs9_kuruppu.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-05-15T02:34:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"akshay-is-getting-35-40-cr-for-golmaal-5","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Akshay is getting 35-40 cr for ‘Golmaal 5’?"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aDWcsidWJ-7kSkp2_akshay.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-05-15T07:08:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"ranbir-purchases-land-parcel-in-ayodhya","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Ranbir purchases land parcel in 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