Director Anil Ravipudi has addressed recent rumors suggesting that Venkatesh will be seen in a mere guest appearance in his upcoming film starring Megastar Chiranjeevi.
While acknowledging the strong bond he shares with Venkatesh — having collaborated with him on three previous films — Ravipudi firmly denied the speculation.
“Though I have great friendship with Venkatesh garu, I’m not someone who would ask him to do a guest appearance just for the sake of it,” he clarified.
He went on to explain that Venkatesh’s role in the film is not a cameo but a substantial, plot-driven character.
“It’s a full-fledged role that is central to the story,” he added, emphasizing that Venkatesh is not just there for star value, even though Chiranjeevi plays the lead.
In short, Venkatesh is very much a key part of the film — not limited to a brief one- or two-minute appearance.