Andhra King Taluka was released on 27 November 2025 in theatres.[9] The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised the lead pair’s performances, direction, and music, but criticised the lengthy runtime. Despite the positive reviews, the film flopped at the box office.[10][11]
Plot
A heartfelt tribute to fan culture, the story follows Sagar (Ram Pothineni), an ardent fan whose life, relationships, and identity revolve around his admiration for his cinematic idol, "Andhra King" Surya Kumar (Upendra).
In 2000s, the successful commercial actor, Surya Kumar, fondly known as "Andhra King", is acting in his landmark 100th film. But the producer, due to his repeated financial losses, opts out of producing the film and due to budget issues due to financial losses of Surya's previous flops. This makes Surya worry that his 100th film may be shelved, which would bring a downfall for his career.
He later approaches another producer, Azhagam Perumal, who worked with Surya for his past films marking many blockbuster, asked him for ₹ 3 crores, which would suffice for producing the film. But Perumal forces Surya to act in an aged supporting role in which Perumal launches his son as the lead actor and makes Surya to be in a father role as a side character-which he had never done for the amount the latter had requested. Upon getting this as the only way, Surya decides to sell his house and assets for continuing production for his stopped film. But, he couldn't tolerate the sadness of selling his house, built with the money made by his acting skills.
Before he could meet Perumal, he comes to know that someone has deposited ₹ 3 crores in his account. This makes him shocked and provokes him to find the person, calls up Anji, Ex-President and Founder of "Andhra King Fans Association" — Rajahmundry. After receiving the name of the person who deposited 3 crores into his account, the name was P. Sagar. Turns out, Sagar is the current president of the "Andhra King Fans Association". Then, Anji notes that he knows Sagar personally and would help Surya to contact his die-hard fan.
Upon this, a flashback arises in Sagar's childhood, where he is in the theatre to get FDFS tickets for Surya's newly-released film at that time. His father, trying to find ticket-sellers, meets Anji, who had many tickets but only given to real fans of Surya who had also decorated the theatre with cutouts and taglines of Surya. Finding this out that this was the only way to get tickets, Sagar immediately runs out to engrave his shirt as "ANDHRA KING" and ties the shirt on a cut-out of Surya. Ever since, the tagline "Andhra King" was used for Surya.
Knowing that Sagar was a fan of him since a while, decided to go on and visit him and wonders how he could give Surya such a large sum of money.
On the way, they stop at a small tea shop where the news reads: Eshwar, the journalist who wrote about Surya's career to be ended, was attacked by fans and they demanded an apology directly from Surya himself.
Turns out again, Eshwar was a close friend of Sagar and goes on to explain how he had began his journey as being a fan of Surya.
The film was initially referred to as RAPO22. Directed by Mahesh Babu Pachigolla, who made blockbuster with Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty (2023), the film is planned as a large-scale village drama.[3]
On 12 October 2024, Ram Pothineni announced his next film, tentatively titled RAPO22 with director Mahesh Babu Pachigolla who made Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty (2023).[12][13]
On 20 November 2024, Mythri Movie Makers officially announced Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead, marking her second Telugu film after Mr. Bachchan (2024).[14][15] On 12 May 2025, The makers of the film revealed the first-look of Upendra, marking his return to Telugu cinema after Ghani.[16][17] On 25 November 2024, music composer duo Vivek–Mervin were announced to be on board, marking their debut in Telugu cinema.[18][19]
Filming
The film was officially launched with a muhurtham on 21 November 2024 in Hyderabad. The launch event was attended by Gopichand Malineni, Hanu Raghavapudi, Venky Kudumula and other notable guests. Gopichand Malineni switched on the camera, Hanu Raghavapudi gave the first clap, and Venky Kudumula directed the inaugural shot, which featured Ram Pothineni alongside lead actress Bhagyashri Borse in a traditional muhurat scene.[20][13]
The official Principal photography of the film was commenced from 6 december2024 in Hyderabad On the same day, the first look of the film featuring Ram Pothineni was also released.[21] The next schedule of the film wrapped up after a 34-day non-stop shoot in Rajahmundry, during which Andhra Pradesh Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh visited the set.[22][23]
The final schedule of the film commenced in Hyderabad, and was expected to continue for ten days. Following this, the team planned to shoot key daytime sequences, including the film's climax, over the next 20 days. Upon completion of this schedule, the principal photography was set to be wrapped up.[24] On 1 November 2025, the Principal photography wrapped up.[25]
Music
The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Vivek–Mervin, marking their Telugu debut. The music rights were acquired by T-Series (company).[26] On 18 July 2025, the first single "Nuvvunte Chaley" was released, the song lyrics was written by Ram Pothineni, marking his debut as lyricist and sung by Anirudh Ravichander.[27][28] The second single “Puppy Shame” is released on 8 September 2025, with the lyrics by Bhaskarabhatla and vocals by Ram Pothineni.[29] On 31 October 2025, the third single "Chinni Gundelo" is released, with the lyrics Krishna Kanth and vocals by Mervin Solomon and Satya Yamini.[30]
The film's official title was announced as Andhra King Taluka on 15 May 2025, coinciding with Ram Pothineni's birthday. To mark the occasion, the Title Glimpse were released.[31] The teaser of the film was released on 12 October 2025.[32][33]
Release
Theatrical
Andhra King Taluka was theatrically released on 27 November 2025.[34] Earlier it was scheduled to release on 28 November 2025 but it was pre-poned one day before the actual date.
Home media
The digital streaming rights to the film were acquired by Netflix.[35]
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