In the 2000s, actor Ravi Teja defined a distinct era of Telugu cinema with his energetic comedic roles. Movies like Idiot and Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi highlighted his quick dialogue delivery and reckless body language. His hilarious train journey scenes in Venky remain iconic among fans. He brought high energy to Dubai Seenu and Krishna. In Kick, his playful quest for excitement anchored the whole film.
Recent attempts at reviving that onscreen persona have borne mixed results. Anil Ravipudi succeeded with Raja The Great. Trinadha Rao Nakkina scored a hit with Dhamaka. However, these were no match to the 2000s energy.
Mythri Movie Makers, one of the biggest production houses in the country, has been working to cement a high-energy comedy entertainer with Ravi Teja. "I have always wanted to make a film where his character is hilarious like it was in the first half of Vikramarkudu. Efforts are on in the background," producer Y Ravi Shankar shared.
Frankly speaking, contemporary Tollywood lacks filmmakers who can generate comedies that are worth repeat viewings. Even the most hilarious entertainers are worth two viewings at best. And Ravi Teja is older now. It's impossible for anybody to reverse an actor's age.
