"Does the name make the man? Or, does the man make the name?" asked Sri Venkateswara Creations, teasing the title glimpse for VD15/SVC59. This Vijay Deverakonda-starrer movie is directed by Ravi Kiran Kola. In an effort to further shore up the buzz, the production house added, "Welcome to the day the ‘NAME’ stops being spoken and starts being felt….."
The film, to be released in December 2026, has Vijay playing an ultra-violent character. He is going to be flawed, wounded, and real. The actor's East Godavari dialect is vivid.
Directed by Ravi Kiran Kola and produced by Dil Raju, the film stars Vijay Deverakonda in a never-before-seen out-and-out mass role alongside Keerthy Suresh. Set in the 1980s, the film features an intense, “blood-soaked” mass character, distinct from Vijay’s earlier youthful roles in hits like Pelli Choopulu, Arjun Reddy, and Geetha Govindam. Raju praised director Ravi Kiran’s dedication and fresh storytelling, expressing confidence in delivering a grand entertainer next year.
Director Ravi Kiran revealed his admiration for Vijay, stating that the actor instantly embodied the character during the narration, perfectly capturing the regional dialect. He emphasized the team’s hard work, including workshops and elaborate set preparation for an eight-minute opening sequence. Production Designer Dino Shankar and cinematographer Anand C Chandran teased more visually stunning and surprising content ahead, assuring fans that the title glimpse is just a preview of the film’s massive scale. With the entire team committed to authenticity and grandeur, Rowdy Janardhana is shaping up to be a powerhouse mass spectacle.