Mumbai, 19 October (H.S.): Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh is set to make his debut in Telugu cinema, taking on a prominent role in actor Ram Pothineni’s upcoming film ‘RAPO23’.

The film’s makers have announced Deshmukh’s addition to the cast. Shooting is currently underway in Hyderabad. A behind-the-scenes video from the sets shows Ram Pothineni warmly welcoming Deshmukh and embracing him, sparking greater curiosity among audiences about the project.

‘RAPO23’ also marks a significant milestone in Ram Pothineni’s career, as he will make his directorial debut with the film. Produced under the banner of Krishna Pothineni’s production house, RAPO Cinematics, the project is described as a neo-noir story. Deshmukh, who has previously delivered notable performances in films such as ‘Ek Villain’, ‘Raid 2’ and ‘Raja Shivaji’, is now set to embark on a new chapter in his career with his entry into Telugu cinema. His character is said to play a significant role in the film’s narrative.

Samyuktha will play the female lead. The technical team includes cinematographer Thirunavukarasu, popularly known as Tirru, production designer A. S. Prakash and music composer Sam C. S. The action sequences are being choreographed by Peter Hein, Vikram Mor and Kevin.

Filming is continuing in Hyderabad. With Ram Pothineni making his directorial debut and Deshmukh entering Telugu cinema, ‘RAPO23’ has emerged as a project attracting considerable attention.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar