Hyderabad: Actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh will make his debut in Telugu cinema through actor Ram Pothineni’s 23rd film, which also marks Ram’s debut as a director. The makers announced Riteish’s association with the project after he joined the Hyderabad schedule of the shoot, and released a behind-the-scenes video along with the announcement.
A Neo-Noir World
Produced by Krishna Pothineni under the banner RaPo Cinematics, the film is said to narrate a story set in a neo-noir world. Riteish, known for his work in Hindi and Marathi cinema, is said to have come on board after being impressed by the script and by his character, which plays a pivotal role in the film.
The BTS video offers a glimpse of the film’s set, with Riteish’s face kept out of view. Samyuktha Menon plays the female lead.
The Technical Team
The untitled film’s team includes cinematographer Thirunavukarasu (Tirru), production designer A.S. Prakash, music composer Sam CS, and action choreographers Peter Hein, Vikram Mor and Kevin.