Venkatesh Daggubati and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram will be seen together under the direction of Anil Ravipudi, which is tentatively called, ‘VenkyAnil5’. Recently there have been rumours that the film was based on the 2024 Malayalam comedy-drama. Now, Keerthy Suresh has shared clarification regarding the same.
Keerthy Suresh clears remake rumours
Keerthy Suresh responded to one such post on Instagram and gave a direct answer. She wrote that the upcoming film is “not a remake.” Her comment has now put an end to all the speculation surrounding the project.‘VenkyAnil5’ stars Venkatesh Daggubati and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in the lead roles. The film marks a special reunion for both actors with director Anil Ravipudi.Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty will play the female leads in the movie. Music director GV Prakash Kumar has been signed to compose both the songs and the background score.The makers recently announced the project, and the film is currently aiming for a grand theatrical release during the Sankranti festival in 2027.
About the Malayalam film
The remake rumours started because many people believed the story was similar to Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil.The Malayalam film follows Vinu, who is getting ready for an arranged marriage with Anjali. His life changes when he becomes close friends with his future brother-in-law, Anandan. Later, he learns that Anandan’s separated wife is his former girlfriend. This leads to many funny and emotional moments before the wedding. The film starred Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph, Anaswara Rajan and Nikhila Vimal. It was directed by Vipin Das.
Venkatesh Daggubati’s upcoming film
Venkatesh was last seen in ‘Sankranthiki Vasthunam’, directed by Anil Ravipudi. He also made a special appearance in Ravipudi’s recent blockbuster ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’. Meanwhile, Venkatesh is also preparing for Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 (AK47), directed by Trivikram Srinivas.
Keerthy Suresh’s work front
On the other hand Keerthy Suresh has multiple films in her kitty. She will be next seen in the upcoming court action drama ‘Sathyavan Savithiri’ directed by Praveen S Vijay. She will also be seen playing the female lead in the Vijay Deverakonda starrer ‘Rowdy Janardhana’.