# Venky Atluri Plans Thriller With Chiranjeevi

2026-08-15T17:51:35+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Director Venky Atluri has revealed that he has a thriller subject in mind for megastar Chiranjeevi. In a recent interview, Atluri said he grew up idolising Chiranjeevi but feels he needs more maturity before taking on a project of that scale. Greatandhra.com reported that Atluri disclosed when the project might happen, while 123telugu.com noted he wants to gradually grow in terms of handling bigger budgets rather than making a sudden jump in scale. Atluri is currently riding high on the success of his latest film Vishwanath & Sons, which has received a strong box-office response. He emphasised the importance of casting performers over mere popularity and said he prefers to let his work speak for itself. When asked about the subject for Chiranjeevi, Atluri confirmed it is a thriller genre, exciting fans who await his take on the megastar. It remains unclear which production house will back the film or when it will go into production. Atluri said he wants to earn his next opportunity before jumping into such a large-scale project.

## Coverage

- greatandhra.com <https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/movie-news/watch-venky-atluris-film-with-chiranjeevi-a-thriller/>
- 123telugu.com <https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/venky-atluri-opens-up-about-his-film-with-chiranjeevi-hk.html>

This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-09-27T06:16:46+00:00.

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