Actor Ram Pothineni is set to make his directorial debut with the upcoming film tentatively titled ‘RAPO23’, in which he will also play the lead role. While the psychological action thriller is currently in production, the makers have now announced that actress Samyuktha has joined the project as the female lead. The announcement was made on her birthday today.
Samyuktha announced as female lead in ‘RAPO23’
The makers took to X to welcome Samyuktha to the world of ‘RAPO23’ with a special birthday post featuring the actress. Sharing her picture, the team wrote, “The world of #RAPO23 welcomes its newest addition. Happy Birthday, @iamsamyuktha_ and Welcome on board! Written & Directed by #𝙍𝘼𝙋𝙊 Produced by Krishna Pothineni A @RAPO_Cinematics Production.”The announcement marks Samyuktha’s latest addition to an already intriguing project, which marks Ram Pothineni’s first outing as a director.
About Ram Pothineni’s ‘RAPO23’
‘RAPO23’ is touted to be a psychological action thriller written and directed by Ram Pothineni. The actor is also set to headline the film, playing a character named Veera.The project was officially announced on Ram’s birthday, with the actor introducing his character and describing the film as “the story of a Lone Wolf.” The announcement post read, “An exciting journey begins with all your love & blessings. Introducing ‘𝙑𝙀𝙀𝙍𝘼’ in #RAPO23. -The story of a Lone Wolf. Genre: Psychological Action Thriller. Written & Directed by #𝙍𝘼𝙋𝙊. Produced by Krishna Pothineni. A @RAPO_Cinematics Production.”The first-look poster further hinted at the film’s dark and crime-centric setting, promising an intense psychological thriller. The film is currently being shot in Hyderabad and is slated for a theatrical release in December 2026.
Samyuktha’s work front
Meanwhile, Samyuktha has several interesting projects lined up. The actress has completed shooting for Puri Jagannadh’s ‘Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road’, which stars Vijay Sethupathi and Tabu in key roles.She is also part of ‘The Black Gold’, directed by Yogi KMC. The upcoming female-centric film will see Samyuktha portray a strict police officer who takes on an illegal coal-mining network operating along the Telangana-Maharashtra border.
