RAPO 23: Ram Pothineni's ₹100 Crore Directorial Debut Set to Redefine Pan-India Cinema

 RAPO 23: Ram Pothineni's ₹100 Crore Directorial Debut Set to Redefine Pan-India Cinema

                               

It is quite usual for actors in Telugu film industry to have directed films. But when a popular star opts to direct a pan-India film which is on the biggest budget of his career then it naturally attracts all eyes. This is precisely the talking point behind RAPO 23, with Ram Pothineni taking on his directorial debut while also starring in the lead role.

Having cemented himself as one of Tollywood's top most energetic and bankable stars with a number of mass entertainers, action dramas and simply commercial films, Ram is now on the brink of doing something never seen before for an actor of his calibre. As per rumours, the film is being made on a gigantic budget of almost Rs 100 crore. The makers, who's new venture is headed by Ram, through his own production house Rapoc Cinematics, is said to be leaving no stone unturned in taking the audiences back to the cinema's zenith.

One of the most compelling aspects of the project is the technical crew. Renowned cinematographer and National award winner Thiru has been roped in to create visuals, a cue to something new and beautiful for the viewers. The popular action choreographer Peter Hein joins the film to create high-energy action sequences which will perhaps be the main draw of the film.

The pre-production work for the action episodes has already begun. Along with action, the makers are equally concentrating on the visual spectacle of the film. The celebrated production designer A.S.Prakash is leading the making of huge sets at the outskirts of Hyderabad. The makers are constructing city backdrops and a number of gigantic sets for the lead action sequences to the standard of premium production houses.

The film is bound to offer a perfect mix of action, emotion, visuals, he will be seen in a brand new avatar. Ram Potheneni will be playing the role of Veera and the first-look released recently has left the fans awestruck. Ram Potheneni’s dashing makeover and his intense on-screen presence have upped the fan’s expectations for the project.

According to industry experts, the Telugu audience is about to experience a new genre of cinema with RAPO 23 and those who have heard the script are absolutely convinced of its success. The talk of being a game changer in Ram Pothineni's career is already starting. And more than a mere commercial, RAPO 23 will be one of the most grand-scale and prestigious films of the actor's career with the expectations being even higher.