Celebrated filmmaker SV Krishna Reddy has officially launched his 43rd directorial venture, titled Vedavyas. The event, held at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad, turned out to be a star-studded affair. The launch ceremony was graced by prominent personalities like producer Dil Raju and blockbuster directors VV Vinayak and Anil Ravipudi, who together unveiled the project in style.
The film is being produced by Kommuri Prathap Reddy, a businessman and Congress party leader, under the banner Sai Pragathi Films, with presentation by K. Atchi Reddy. For the very first time, the movie introduces South Korean actress Jun Hyun Ji as the female lead in a Telugu film, creating strong buzz around the project.
Event Highlights
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Dil Raju welcomed heroine Jun Hyun Ji, launched the event and wished the team massive success.
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VV Vinayak performed the first clap, while Anil Ravipudi directed the first shot of the film.
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Guests present included Producer Gemini Kiran, Murali Mohan, Ali, Saikumar, Zubeda Ali, and others.
Guests’ Wishes
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Dil Raju recalled growing up watching SV Krishna Reddy and Atchi Reddy’s films and hoped Vedavyas becomes a grand success.
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VV Vinayak praised Krishna Reddy’s consistent energy and wished the new collaboration between Atchi Reddy and Krishna Reddy a big hit.
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Anil Ravipudi called Krishna Reddy a brand name for family entertainers and wished this film to be another milestone.
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Murali Mohan compared the director-producer duo to legends like Nagireddy-Chakrapani and Bapu-Ramana and expressed faith in the film’s success.
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Actor Ali said many blockbusters from Krishna Reddy began at Annapurna Studios and expected Vedavyas to follow the same path.
Team Voices
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Producer Kommuri Prathap Reddy: Shared he entered production out of admiration for Krishna Reddy, highlighting that his films always combined family values, entertainment, and social message.
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Jun Hyun Ji: Expressed gratitude for the opportunity, stating she feels lucky to debut as a Korean actress in Telugu cinema and is excited to learn about Indian culture.
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SV Krishna Reddy: Thanked everyone for their support over the years and revealed Vedavyas as his dream project. He emphasized the uniqueness of casting a Korean heroine and a Mongolian villain, calling it an exciting evolution in Telugu cinema.
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K. Atchi Reddy: Described Vedavyas as a family entertainer with a strong message, confirming that regular shooting will start soon. He also added that Jun Hyun Ji was carefully selected after auditions in Korea, while the villain character has been finalized with a Mongolian actor to bring freshness on screen.
Cast & Crew (Confirmed So Far)
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Director & Music: SV Krishna Reddy
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Producers: Kommuri Prathap Reddy, Presentation by K. Atchi Reddy
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Lead Actress: Jun Hyun Ji (South Korean debut in Tollywood)
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Actors: Murali Mohan, Ali, Saikumar, Zubeda Ali
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Villain: Mongolian actor (name to be announced)
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Hero: To be revealed soon
With SV Krishna Reddy’s proven track record, the presence of a Korean lead actress, international villain casting, and a promise of both entertainment and social messaging, Vedavyas is shaping into one of the most ambitious family entertainers of 2025.
