Birthday wishes are great, but when Mahesh Babu decides to gift you a film reveal, that’s a whole different league—and that’s exactly what happened as he unveiled the title and first-look posters of Naga Chaitanya’s new film, the mythical thriller Vrushakarma. The announcement, timed perfectly with Chaitanya’s birthday, set social media ablaze and reminded everyone that Tollywood camaraderie hits different.
The first-look posters are pure cinematic crackle. Naga Chaitanya appears in a rugged, battle-hardened avatar, gripping an iron rod while standing amid ancient ruins that feel ripped straight from a forgotten legend. Smoke, eerie shadows, and a storm brewing overhead—everything in the frame screams epic fantasy with a Telugu twist. It’s a bold shift from Chaitanya’s recent action dramas, signaling a leap into darker, more mystical terrain.
With Karthik Dandu at the helm and Sukumar backing the script with his signature storytelling flair, Vrushakarma already feels like a genre-expanding experiment. The film pairs Chaitanya with Meenakshi Chaudhary, whose rising-star status fits perfectly into the mystical world the posters tease. And in a pleasantly unexpected twist, Sparsh Shrivastava—fresh off the success of Laapataa Ladies—steps in as the antagonist, instantly boosting the film’s intrigue factor.
Producers BVSN Prasad and Sukumar B are reportedly mounting the project on an ambitious scale under the Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra and Sukumar Writings banners. Early whispers from Film Nagar hint that this could be Naga Chaitanya’s biggest genre pivot yet, potentially positioning Vrushakarma as a pan-India spectacle if the visuals and concept deliver what the poster promises.
With the first look already generating massive buzz, Vrushakarma is shaping up to be one of the most exciting Telugu films on the horizon. Ancient mysteries, a fierce warrior avatar, and a creative team known for unconventional storytelling—if the poster is only the beginning, fans are in for a thrilling, myth-soaked ride.