Venkatesh Daggubati and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram are all set to reunite with director Anil Ravipudi for their upcoming film, tentatively titled VenkyAnil5 (also referred to as NKRAR2). Ever since the project was announced, reports have suggested that the film could be a remake of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Malayalam hit Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil. Actress Keerthy Suresh has now addressed the speculation.
Is VenkyAnil5 a Remake of Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil?
The remake rumours gained momentum after an Instagram page, Simply Mollywood, claimed that VenkyAnil5 was based on the 2024 Malayalam comedy-drama Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil. However, Keerthy Suresh put the speculation to rest by responding in the comments section, clarifying that the upcoming Telugu entertainer is not a remake of the Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer.
For those unfamiliar, Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil revolves around Vinu, who is preparing for an arranged marriage with Anjali. His life takes an unexpected turn after he befriends his prospective brother-in-law, Anandan, only to discover that Anandan’s estranged wife is Vinu’s former girlfriend. The misunderstanding leads to a series of hilarious incidents ahead of the wedding.
Directed by Vipin Das, the Malayalam film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Basil Joseph, Anaswara Rajan, and Nikhila Vimal in pivotal roles and is currently available for streaming on JioHotstar.
More About VenkyAnil5
VenkyAnil5 was officially announced recently, reuniting Venkatesh Daggubati and director Anil Ravipudi after the success of Sankranthiki Vasthunam. The film also marks Ravipudi’s second collaboration with Nandamuri Kalyan Ram after his directorial debut, Pataas (2015).
The upcoming entertainer stars Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty as the female leads, while GV Prakash Kumar has been roped in to compose the music and background score. The film is currently scheduled for a Sankranti 2027 theatrical release.
Venkatesh was last seen in Sankranthiki Vasthunam and also made a special appearance in Anil Ravipudi’s recent blockbuster Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Up next, the actor will headline Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 (AK47), directed by Trivikram Srinivas, which is slated to hit theatres on October 2, 2026.
