Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Ramesh Varma Signs ₹350-Crore Multi-Film Deal
Director Ramesh Varma has signed a big deal worth ₹350 crore with Pen Studios.
He will make four movies, including one in Hindi, one in Telugu, and two in both languages.
One of these movies will cost ₹150 crore to make.
Ramesh Varma is known for his successful films like Ride and Rakshasudu.
He impressed producer Ramesh Naidu with his new movie ideas, leading to this deal.
The movies will start production in 2026, but the director hasn't shared details about the actors or the exact timelines yet.
This deal shows how Telugu filmmakers are working more with Bollywood production houses.
Director Ramesh Varma signs a ₹350-crore deal with Pen Studios for four films.
The deal includes one ₹150-crore large-scale project and three other films.
The lineup comprises one Hindi film, one Telugu film, and two bilingual projects.
Top stars from Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi cinema are in discussions for these projects.
Production is expected to begin in 2026, with full-scale launches planned.
- Who
- Director Ramesh Varma and Pen Studios
- What
- Signed a ₹350-crore multi-film deal
- When
- Production to gather momentum from 2026
- Where
- Mumbai-based Pen Studios
- Why
- To direct four films, including one Hindi, one Telugu, and two bilingual projects
- Director
- Ramesh Varma
- Production House
- Pen Studios
- Deal Amount
- ₹350 crore
- Number of Films
- 4
- Highest Budget Film
- ₹150 crore
- Film Languages
- Hindi, Telugu, Tamil (Bilingual)
- Producer
- Ramesh Naidu
- Production House Head
- Dr Jayantilal Gada