Superstar Mahesh Babu is reportedly considering another collaboration with director Anil Ravipudi after Varanasi, with discussions underway for a fast-paced project that could target the Sankranthi 2028 release window.
Mahesh Babu Eyes a Quick Follow-Up After Varanasi
Superstar Mahesh Babu is likely to team up once again with director Anil Ravipudi for his next film after Varanasi. According to reports, Mahesh is keen on taking up a comparatively quick project following the completion of his current commitments and may even allot dates for the new film before Varanasi reaches theatres. The idea appears to be to avoid another long gap between releases and move swiftly into a commercial entertainer after wrapping up the massive Varanasi project. Discussions between the actor and director are said to be progressing, though an official announcement is still awaited.
Sankranthi 2028 Release Under Consideration
The proposed film is reportedly being planned with Sankranthi 2028 in mind. Mahesh Babu is expected to take around a month-long break to focus on the promotional campaign for Varanasi before moving on to his next project. If the current discussions materialise, Anil Ravipudi’s film could go on floors soon after, taking advantage of the director’s reputation for completing projects at a brisk pace. The combination of a family-oriented commercial filmmaker and a major star like Mahesh makes the festive release window a natural target, especially given the strong box-office potential of Sankranthi releases in Telugu cinema.
Sarileru Neekevvaru Combination Could Return
Mahesh Babu and Anil Ravipudi previously collaborated on Sarileru Neekevvaru, which also arrived during the Sankranthi season and emerged as a strong commercial success. The film performed well at the box office and established a successful working equation between the actor and director. A reunion would therefore carry considerable expectations, particularly among fans who enjoyed the mix of comedy, mass moments and family entertainment in their earlier film. The familiarity between the two could also help the new project move quickly from planning to production.
Anil Ravipudi Seen as a Practical Choice
Anil Ravipudi has built a reputation for making accessible commercial films that connect strongly with family audiences while maintaining relatively fast production schedules. That makes him a practical choice for Mahesh Babu if the actor intends to follow Varanasi with a lighter and quicker entertainer. While the project is still at the discussion stage, the possibility of the duo reuniting has already generated interest. More clarity is expected once the makers finalise the script, production timeline and official release plans.
