Irumudi
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| Irumudi | |
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| Directed by | Shiva Nirvana |
| Written by | Shiva Nirvana |
| Produced by | Naveen Yerneni Y. Ravi Shankar |
| Starring | Ravi Teja Priya Bhavani Shankar Sai Kumar Baby Nakshathra |
| Cinematography | Vishnu Sarma |
| Edited by | Prawin Pudi |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Irumudi is an upcoming Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Shiva Nirvana. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and presented by T-Series, the film stars Ravi Teja, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar, and Baby Nakshathra. The film follows an emotional narrative centered on a strong father–daughter bond and the protagonist's spiritual transformation through the Ayyappa Deeksha pilgrimage.[1]
The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 21 August 2026.[2][3][4]
Cast
[edit]- Ravi Teja
- Priya Bhavani Shankar
- Sai Kumar
- Baby Nakshathra
- Ajay Ghosh
- Ramesh Indira
- Swasika
- Laxman Meesala
- Rajkumar Kasireddy
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]After the release of Mass Jathara (2025), Ravi Teja was reported to join hands with Shiva Nirvana for the former's 77th film, after completing his 76th film with Kishore Tirumala.[5] Further reported as a crime thriller, the film was announced to be produced by Mythri Movie Makers.[6] The project marking the first collaboration between actor Ravi Teja and director Shiva Nirvana was tentatively referred to as #RT77.[7] On 26 January 2026, coinciding with Ravi Teja's birthday, the official title Irumudi was announced along with the first-look poster, showcasing the lead actor dressed in traditional Ayyappa mala attire.[8] The title refers to the sacred offering bag carried by devotees during the pilgrimage to Lord Ayyappa. Shiva Nirvana penned the story, screenplay, and dialogues for the film.[9]
Casting and filming
[edit]Priya Bhavani Shankar was cast as the female lead, portraying Ravi Teja's wife, while child actress Baby Nakshathra was selected to play his daughter, a central figure around whom the plot revolves.[10] Principal photography commenced in early 2026 in Hyderabad. By June 2026, the makers confirmed that over fifty percent of the filming had been completed.[11]
Music
[edit]The film score and soundtrack are composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, marking his first collaboration with director Shiva Nirvana. The first single, a devotional anthem titled "Irumudi Kattu", was released in early mid-2026.[8]
Release
[edit]On 7 June 2026, the producers announced that the film is scheduled to be theatrically released on 21 August 2026 in Telugu, alongside a Tamil dubbed version titled Irumudikattu.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Irumudi Kattu - Official Tamil Glimpse". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
- ↑ "Ravi Teja-Shiva Nirvana's Irumudi locks its release date". The New Indian Express. 2026-06-09. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
- ↑ "Ravi Teja, Shiva Nirvana's Irumudi first single Irumudi Kattu to release on this date". Cinema Express. 2026-06-27. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
- ↑ "'Irumudi' release date: Ravi Teja's upcoming film to hit the big screens on THIS date; set to clash with Nani starrer". The Times of India. 2026-06-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-07-08.
- ↑ Harsh, B. H. (2025-10-16). "Ravi Teja to work with Shiva Nirvana in a crime-thriller: Reports". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ "Ravi Teja locks a new age thriller: Title, heroine, director and shoot update is here". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ IANS (26 January 2026). "Ravi Teja–Shiva Nirvana film titled 'Irumudi', first look unveiled". Telangana Today. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- 1 2 Satya (26 January 2026). "Irumudi FL: Ravi Teja Swamy!". Gulte. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- 1 2 "'Irumudi' release date: Ravi Teja's upcoming film to hit the big screens on THIS date". The Times of India. 7 June 2026. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ "Irumudi Glimpse: Ravi Teja-Shiva Nirvana's film promises an action-packed emotional drama". Cinema Express. 3 June 2026. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
