On August 2, 2024, actor Vijay Deverakonda unveiled the first look poster of his upcoming untitled action thriller. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film has been tentatively titled VD12. It is a joint venture of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, and is set to hit theaters on March 28, 2025.
The film’s official announcement came from Sithara Entertainments during the Pooja Ceremony on May 3, 2023, and shooting began in June 2023. Sreeleela, who was last seen opposite Mahesh Babu in Guntur Kaaram, is pairing up with Vijay Deverakonda for the first time in this film.
In this first look poster, Vijay Deverakonda is seen with a shaved head and beard, screaming or shouting with his face turned upwards, displaying intense emotion or anguish. The background suggests that the shot has been taken during the rain.
VD12 marks Vijay Deverakonda’s second Pan India release after Liger. Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music, while Girish Gangadharan and Jamon T John are responsible for cinematography. Navin Nooli will edit the film.
Vijay Deverakonda, known for his roles in Arjun Reddy, Geetha Govindam, and Dear Comrade, has faced a tough time at the box office recently. Out of his last three films, Liger and The Family Star were box office disasters, while Kushi had a decent collection. The actor also made a cameo in Nag Ashwin’s blockbuster film Kalki 2898 AD.
Gowtam Tinnanuri made his directorial debut in 2017 with the romantic drama Malli Raava, starring Sumanth and Akanksha Singh. The film earned positive responses from most critics due to its engaging narrative and Tinnanuri’s brilliant storytelling. He gained fame after directing the sports drama Jersey, starring Nani and Shraddha Srinath. Nani delivered a stunning performance, supported by magnificent performances from Shraddha Srinath and Sathyaraj.
Jersey took Tinnanuri’s career to new heights, winning two National Film Awards: Best Feature Film and Best Editing. He made his Bollywood directorial debut in 2022 with the remake of Jersey, starring Shahid Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, and Pankaj Kapur.
Fans are eagerly waiting for a blockbuster from Vijay Deverakonda, and only time will tell whether director Gowtam Tinnanuri can end Vijay Deverakonda’s dry run at the box office with VD12.
With the availability of many OTT platforms and a massive collection of content, today’s audiences are selecting their movies and web series carefully. Even well-executed films like Maidaan and Chandu Champion failed to leave a mark at the box office this year. Stars should also select their projects carefully if they are concerned about box office numbers, as having great content is not enough today; it must connect well with the target audiences.
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