On the grand occasion of Mass Maharaj Ravi Teja’s birthday on 26th January, leading production house Mythri Movie Makers unveiled the title and first-look poster of their upcoming film Irumudi.
This project marks Ravi Teja’s 77th film as a lead actor and will be directed by Shiva Nirvana, one of the notable filmmakers of contemporary Telugu cinema.
The first look poster presents a vibrant, celebratory first-look poster of Irumudi, with Ravi Teja at the very center, radiating warmth and mass appeal. He is seen lifting a young girl in his lap, both sharing a joyful, almost playful moment that immediately softens his otherwise rugged presence.
Ravi Teja sports a thick beard and a broad, infectious smile, his forehead marked with sacred ash, suggesting a deeply rooted cultural or spiritual backdrop. He is dressed in traditional attire, adorned with flower garlands, while holding what appears to be a ritualistic headgear above his head, reinforcing the festive and devotional tone. The child, dressed in a bright traditional outfit, looks completely at ease with him, adding an emotional layer that hints at innocence, protection, and bonding.
Surrounding them is a lively procession of folk performers and devotees, playing traditional instruments like drums and harmoniums. Bare-chested men with ash-smeared bodies, rudraksha beads, and intense expressions amplify the raw, rustic energy of the scene. Overhead, banana leaves and floral decorations frame the setting, while flower petals scatter through the air, giving the image a sense of motion and celebration. The color palette is rich and earthy—dominant yellows, reds, and greens—perfectly complementing the mass-rooted, festival-like atmosphere.
Irumudi becomes Shiva Nirvana’s fifth directorial venture after Ninnu Kori, Majili, Tuck Jagadish, and Kushi, and also marks his second collaboration with Mythri Movie Makers after Kushi. Interestingly, the film brings Shiva Nirvana together with Ravi Teja and Priya Bhavani Shankar for the first time, making the combination all the more intriguing.
Shiva Nirvana’s box office track record has largely been encouraging. Ninnu Kori, made on a budget of ₹18 crore, went on to collect around ₹52 crore, while Majili, produced on a ₹20 crore budget, earned approximately ₹70 crore worldwide, emerging as solid commercial successes. Tuck Jagadish skipped a theatrical release and premiered directly on Amazon Prime Video, whereas Kushi, despite carrying massive expectations and a budget of ₹70 crore, collected close to ₹72 crore and ended its run as an average grosser.
Music for Irumudi will be composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar, marking his first collaboration with Shiva Nirvana. Priya Bhavani Shankar plays the female lead, adding freshness to the casting.
For Ravi Teja, however, the film arrives at a crucial point in his career. Since 2020, he has delivered eleven films as a lead actor—Disco Raja, Krack, Khiladi, Ramarao On Duty, Dhamaka, Ravanasura, Tiger Nageswara Rao, Eagle, Mr. Bachchan, Mass Jathara, and Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. Among these, only Dhamaka managed to cross the ₹100 crore mark, while Krack emerged as a clean hit, with the rest failing to meet box office expectations.
There is no denying that Ravi Teja is currently going through a difficult phase, where script selection and the right directorial vision have become more important than ever. Whether Irumudi can reverse his fortunes and re-establish his box office dominance remains to be seen, but the project certainly carries cautious optimism.
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