Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja teamed up with director Shiva Nirvana for his 77th film, #RT77, sparking strong buzz thanks to the fresh and exciting combination. The film is being produced by leading Pan-India banner Mythri Movie Makers. Marking Ravi Teja’s birthday, the makers today unveiled the film’s title and its striking first-look poster.
Titled powerfully Irumudi, the name carries deep spiritual significance, symbolizing a devotee’s sacred offering and surrender to Lord Ayyappa. The striking first look presents Ravi Teja in a powerful spiritual avatar- draped in traditional Ayyappa mala attire. He is seen in an ecstatic mood at a celebratory procession filled with devotees and rich cultural detailing.
After the first look, there were a lot of speculations and rumours that this film is a Malayalam film Mallikapuram remake starring Unni Mukundan. But, we’ve got the report that the film is a fresh story penned by Shiva Nirvana and his team. This will be in the thriller genre with Raviteja portraying a rooted character.
The poster also hints at a warm father–daughter dynamic. Director Shiva Nirvana has crafted a powerful script that fuses devotional depth, emotional weight, and mass appeal in equal measure. At its core lies a strong father–daughter bond, offering Ravi Teja a character arc unlike anything seen before. Besides playing a first-of-its-kind role, Ravi Teja also undergoes a transformation.
The film promises well-defined roles for every character, adding richness to the narrative. Priya Bhavani Shankar plays the female lead, with Baby Nakshathra portraying Ravi Teja’s daughter. The cast also includes Sai Kumar, Ajay Ghosh, Ramesh Indira, and Swasika in key roles.Backed by producers Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar, Irumudi boasts a solid technical crew, with GV Prakash Kumar scoring the music, Vishnu Sarma handling cinematography.
