Ram Pothineni Welcomes Riteish Deshmukh To #RAPO23

Ram Pothineni is making his directorial debut with the ambitious neo-noir thriller #RAPO23. He is taking a special approach to the psychological action film, with careful attention to every character and casting choice.

Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh is making his Telugu debut with this movie and has now joined the ongoing shoot in Hyderabad.

The makers released a behind-the-scenes video showing the grand sets and Ram warmly welcoming Riteish to the sets.

The visuals highlight the scale and hard work behind the project. Samyuktha is playing the female lead, along with several other important actors.

Produced by Krishna Pothineni on a grand scale, #RAPO23 promises a fresh and exciting action thriller with high technical standards.

Welcoming the ever-versatile @Riteishd on board for a very EXCITING ROLE ❤️‍

#RAPO23 New Schedule Begins

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