Ram Pothineni’s RAPO23 Launches with Grand Pooja, Shoot Begins Tomorrow
Ram Pothineni’s RAPO23 kicks off June 29 with a grand pooja and shoot. The star directs, writes, and leads in this ambitious film, backed by a ₹100 Cr budget.
Dumtika Editorial
June 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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Ram Pothineni’s RAPO23 Begins with Grand Launch, Shoot Starts June 29
Energetic star Ram Pothineni is set to embark on a new cinematic journey with his directorial debut, RAPO23. The much-anticipated film will be officially launched with a grand pooja ceremony on June 29, as confirmed by the makers, generating a wave of excitement among fans and industry circles alike.
After making headlines as a lyricist for "Andhra King Taluka," Ram now steps into the director’s chair, while also writing the story and leading the cast. Produced by Krishna Pothineni under the newly launched Rapo Cinematics, the film is being made on a lavish ₹100 crore budget. Ram takes on the gritty role of Veera, with the team aiming for a December 2026 release, adding to the strong buzz surrounding the project.
The crew features a stellar technical lineup, including National Award-winning cinematographer Tirru and celebrated action choreographer Peter Hein. Notably, production designer AS Prakash is crafting expansive sets on the outskirts of Hyderabad, raising expectations for visual spectacle. The official handle described the moment as "The Lone Wolf awakens," fueling further intrigue on social media.
With regular shooting set to commence right after the pooja, fans can look forward to more updates as RAPO23's journey unfolds towards its year-end release.
