Extending birthday wishes to Varun Teja, the makers unveiled Korean Kanakaraju's title through a glimpse that offers fun-chilled thrills. Varun reinvents himself, delivering a never-before-seen intensity that's utterly commanding
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Mega Prince Varun Tej’s much-awaited crazy entertainer VT15, directed by the talented Merlapaka Gandhi and backed by UV Creations and First Frame Entertainment, is being mounted on a prestigious scale with grand visuals and world-class production values.
Extending birthday wishes to Varun Teja, the makers unveiled the film’s title through a glimpse that offers fun-chilled thrills.
Korean Kanakaraju title announcement teaser
The teaser opens with Korean cops savagely beating Satya, grilling him about a mysterious figure. He gasps out his identity- a professional photographer from Penukonda, Ananthapur. Enter Ritika Naik, who steps in to clarify him- they're hunting Kanakaraju. Tension builds with a spine-chilling vibe- bats swarm under a blood-red full moon, and a dragon atop a vessel hisses eerie sounds. Then, the protagonist explodes onto the scene as Kanakaraju, with a knife gleaming in hand. Rocking a rugged lungi, long wild hair, and Trident-Damaruk tattoos snaking up his arm, he embodies raw menace.
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Satya urges Ritika, "Whistle for him." What follows is a brutal knife massacre, the blade etched with Korean script. Kanakaraju perches atop the table amid the carnage, flashing a chilling smile and stern glare. "I'm back," he growls in Korean. The screen erupts with the title- Korean Kanakaraju (KOKA).
Merlapaka Gandhi proves his unique storytelling knack once again, masterfully blending fun, pulse-pounding action, and eerie chills into a first-of-its-kind glimpse that hooks viewers instantly.
Varun Tej doesn't just transform, but he reinvents himself. Those piercing blue eyes amp up the menace, delivering a rugged, never-before-seen intensity that's utterly commanding. Ritika Naik pairs as the leading lady, while Satya nails yet another hilarious supporting turn.
More about Korean Kanakaraju
Blending horror and comedy with a cross-cultural twist, VT15 unfolds across Indian and Korean settings. With its inventive premise, stylish production, and a narrative that swings seamlessly between spooky and funny, the film is gearing up to deliver a genre experience unlike anything Varun Tej has attempted before.
This glimpse teases a wildly unique ride, building massive hype. Apart from Varun Tej, the film stars Ritika Naik and Satya in the lead.
The production values are super solid because of a talented and acclaimed technical crew. The cinematographer is Manoj Reddy Katasan, who delivered polished, grand visuals in the teaser. This was elevated by music director S. Thaman's thumping BGM. Satyaa G's crisp editing, as seen in the teaser, will keep the film's energy razor-sharp.
The makers have announced a summer 2026 theatrical release.
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