Will Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati feature in Anil Ravipudi’s next film? Akhil Akkineni project on cards

As Telugu cinema celebrates Anil Ravipudi's 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' with Chiranjeevi, focus has already been turned towards what artist is getting cooked up as his next. Trade centres inform that the aqua-eyed artist is planning to catch up with the team and target big projects with star cast. Being noted for incorporating mass delight as well as fast-paced onscreen action into his films, the film director is said to be considering several options, due to which negotiations are progressing quietly behind the scenes, and anticipation is rising steadily within the industry.The talk of the town is an imminent actor in the forming Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati project led by Anil Ravipudi. Though details are scant, this uncle-nephew pair may soon be entertaining their fans, say the news reports which are doing the rounds on 123Telugu. The hype for the project has already been generated among the audience and exhibitors. Though uncertainty prevails on whether the project is a fresh one or a combination of the same with ‘Sankranthi Vasthunnam’, the combination has generated substantial pre-release hype. An announcement on the project will be expected soon. Although the Venkatesh–Rana Daggubati project hasn't progressed beyond discussions, Anil Ravipudi seems to be in advanced negotiations for a movie with Akhil Akkineni as well. According to a report by CineExpress, the director wishes to showcase Akhil in a well-defined mass role and is confident of his commercial judgment in making the young star more acceptable to the masses. Since Venkatesh already has a Trivikram project, it is likely that Anil will do the Akhil movie before it, considering his track record of wrapping up films within six months.After the failure of Agent, Akhil Akkineni has been shooting for 'Lenin' directed by Murali Kishor Abburu. The film is a village love story and will feature Bhagyashree Borse as the female lead after a big change in the casting. As the debate surrounding Anil Ravipudi's next directorial move continues, analysts of the Telugu film industry believe that whichever film he finalizes first, whether it is with Venkatesh and Rana or with Akhil Akkineni, is critical for the next phase of the director's already successful path.