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Varun Tej in Talks With Karthik Subbaraj for Romantic Drama

Varun Tej is reportedly in talks with Karthik Subbaraj for a romantic drama, a departure from the director's usual style. The project may proceed after Varun completes 'Bhari'.

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Dumtika Editorial

August 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Varun Tej in Talks With Karthik Subbaraj for Romantic Drama

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Varun Tej is reportedly in talks for a romantic drama with Karthik Subbaraj.

The project would mark a genre shift for director Subbaraj, known for action films.

Varun Tej will focus on 'Bhari' before moving to new collaborations.

Fans are also awaiting news on a possible 'Korean Kanakaraju' sequel.

Varun Tej is reportedly in discussions to join hands with Tamil filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj for a romantic drama, marking a notable shift from the director’s usual action-packed narratives. While Subbaraj has built his reputation on intense revenge dramas, this potential project is said to focus on a love story, with Varun Tej as the lead. The collaboration, though not officially confirmed, has already sparked interest among fans who are eager to see the actor in a new genre.

Currently, Varun Tej is preparing to start work on 'Bhari', a sports drama directed by Yadhu Vamsee and produced by his sister Niharika Konidela. According to reports, the actor will prioritize 'Bhari' before turning his attention to other projects, including the anticipated film with Karthik Subbaraj. This sequence of commitments suggests that any official announcement regarding the romantic drama may come only after 'Bhari' progresses further in production.

Fans of Varun Tej are also waiting for updates on a possible sequel to 'Korean Kanakaraju'. Director Merlapaka Gandhi has hinted at the possibility of a follow-up, especially after the first film’s open-ended conclusion, but there is no clear timeline for when this sequel might begin. For now, the prospect of Varun Tej teaming up with Karthik Subbaraj remains a topic of excitement, as audiences look forward to seeing the actor explore new storytelling territory.