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Ram Pothineni Turns Director With RAPO23 And Unveils Veera First Look

By Rambabu Updated at: 2026-05-15 11:17:05

Energetic Star Ram Pothineni has shocked fans and the film industry by turning director with his 23rd film, RAPO23. He is also acting in the movie as the lead character Veera. The makers shared a stylish poster on his birthday to introduce his new look. Ram is known for trying new things. In his last film Andhra King Taluka, he wrote lyrics and even sang a song. Now he is taking a big step by sitting in the director’s chair for the first time. RAPO23 is a psychological action thriller, a genre that is rarely seen in Telugu cinema.

The film is produced by Krishna Pothineni under the new banner Rapo Cinematics. With this, Ram joins the list of star heroes like Sr NTR, Krishna, and Pawan Kalyan who also became directors. The birthday poster shows Ram from behind in a leather jacket with a sharp V-cut hairstyle. The look is dark, intense, and gritty. A big red V is seen in the background, which stands for Veera and also shows danger and power. Tall buildings in the poster give a cold, crime-filled city feel. The tagline The Story of a Lone Wolf hints that Veera is a solo fighter with a deep and complex mind.

RAPO23 is written and directed by Ram Pothineni himself. He has planned a strong story for his first film as director. The team says Ram will be seen in a totally new avatar, and the poster already shows that change. The regular shoot will start in June, and the makers are planning a December release this year.

More details about the cast and crew will come out soon. Fans are waiting for updates on the heroine, music director, and villain. Many are also curious if Ram will score the music or write more songs. With this big announcement, RAPO23 has become one of the most talked about Telugu films. The industry is watching closely to see how Energetic Star handles both acting and directing.