Kartikeya Gummakonda has chosen his birthday to announce a completely new chapter in his career. The actor has unveiled Comeback, a film that he is not only headlining but also writing and directing. The announcement arrives with a glimpse that introduces him in the role of a boxer.
The title itself gives away the central idea, but the glimpse adds an interesting layer to it. Kartikeya’s character appears to have been away from the boxing ring for around three years, with the voiceover suggesting that his return is something people are questioning. Instead of explaining what happened during those years, the video uses his training and physical preparation to build curiosity around his return.
That makes the boxing backdrop more than just a setting. The character appears to be preparing himself physically and mentally for another opportunity, while the reason behind his absence remains one of the key questions. The glimpse also keeps the larger story fairly simple, allowing the idea of a boxer attempting to make a comeback to drive the initial curiosity.
The project is particularly significant because Kartikeya is taking on three important responsibilities at once. Along with playing the lead, he has written and directed the film. It is being produced by his wife Lohitha Reddy under their home banner, Kartikeya Creative Works. The film is currently in production and is planned for a theatrical release in 2027.
For an actor making the move into direction, Comeback provides Kartikeya with an opportunity to shape the story from the writing stage all the way to the screen. The glimpse does not reveal much about the supporting characters, the reason behind the protagonist’s disappearance or the conflict that stands between him and his return.
For now, the film has established its central idea clearly: a boxer who has been away for years is preparing to step back into the ring. What happened before that comeback, and what awaits him after it, will be revealed through the film’s upcoming promotions.