Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Ravi Teja Unveiled as ‘Crime Maharaja’ in Vivek Athreya’s Thulabharam
Thulabharam is a new crime drama directed by Vivek Athreya.
It was first known as #RT78.
The filmmakers shared a short documentary about how they chose the title.
Ravi Teja will appear in a new version of his screen persona called “Nava Ravitejamu.”
The makers also call him “Crime Maharaja.”
The announced cast includes several other actors, such as Anaswara Rajan and Tharun Bhascker.
The film had a traditional launch ceremony.
Its shooting is expected to start soon.
The film, previously known as #RT78, has been titled Thulabharam and is described as a crime drama.
A title documentary by My Home Ram shows the filmmakers’ process of choosing the title.
Ravi Teja is presented in a new avatar called ‘Nava Ravitejamu’ and described as ‘Crime Maharaja.’
The announced cast includes Ravi Teja, Anaswara Rajan, Tharun Bhascker, JD Chakravarthy, Priyanka Mohan, Anil Karella and Ravi Anthony.
The film was launched with a pooja ceremony and is expected to begin shooting soon.
- Who
- Ravi Teja, director Vivek Athreya and the cast and crew of Thulabharam.
- What
- Thulabharam, a crime drama previously called #RT78, was titled and officially launched.
- When
- The article does not give a date; shooting is expected to start soon.
- Where
- The article does not specify a location.
- Why
- The filmmakers are developing the crime drama and have introduced its title and Ravi Teja’s new avatar.
Film announcement
No opposing viewpoint reported
Title and character reveal
Film announcement
The makers have announced Thulabharam as the film’s title and introduced Ravi Teja’s ‘Crime Maharaja’ and ‘Nava Ravitejamu’ avatars.
No opposing viewpoint reported
The article reports no criticism or alternative viewpoint about the title or character reveal.
- Film title
- Thulabharam
- Former working title
- #RT78
- Director
- Vivek Athreya
- Lead actor
- Ravi Teja
- Genre
- Crime drama
- Title documentary producer
- My Home Ram
- Production
- Laxman and Srini Rao of Bridge Productions
- Production status
- Launched with a pooja ceremony; shooting expected to begin soon