Pawan Kalyan-Surender Reddy film wraps up pre-production, here's when it will go on floors

Pawan Kalyan, who is high on the success of OG, will next be seen in director Surender Reddy's next. The film is an action drama with a social message

Pawan Kalyan-Surender Reddy film update

Pawan Kalyan is currently busy with his political career, but that has not stopped him from signing back-to-back films. The actor-politician continues to balance cinema and politics, and his next project is an action drama with director Surender Reddy.

Who will direct Pawan Kalyan's new film?

The filmmaker was last seen directing Agent starring Akhil Akkineni, which ended as a major disaster at the box office. Despite that setback, Pawan Kalyan has shown strong faith in Surender Reddy’s narration and has given him a crucial comeback opportunity.

When will Pawan Kalyan's new film go on floors?

According to the latest update, the shooting of this high-voltage action drama will go on floors in the first week of May 2026, in Vijayawada. The makers have carefully planned the shoot to ensure that Pawan Kalyan’s political commitments are not disturbed.

Pawan Kalyan-Surender Reddy film shoot details are here

As per the news, most of the filming will take place in and around Vijayawada, where Pawan Kalyan operates as the Deputy Chief Minister. This strategic planning has helped the project move forward smoothly despite its tight schedule.

The film is being made on a massive budget and is expected to feature a very popular actress as the female lead. The makers are likely to make an official announcement regarding the casting soon.

Surender Reddy, who was once known for delivering stylish commercial entertainers, is keen to bounce back strongly after Agent which reportedly resulted in losses of nearly ₹70 crore despite featuring Mammootty in a key role.

Pawan Kalyan makes a solid comeback with OG

Pawan Kalyan has often stated that he is doing films primarily to support his political party financially. Although some of his recent films, including Hari Hara Veera Mallu, failed to perform well at the box office, he made a solid comeback with OG, directed by Sujeeth. The film grossed over ₹200 crore worldwide, as per the tracking portal Sacnilk, bringing his market back on track.

With his box office standing restored, the business for his upcoming films has picked up significantly. Several distributors across the Telugu states are reportedly offering record amounts to acquire the film’s rights, highlighting the strong buzz surrounding the project. There is immense curiosity about how Surender Reddy will handle this prestigious assignment.

What is Pawan Kalyan's next release?

Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan’s other much-awaited film, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, is scheduled to hit the screens on March 27, 2026. With multiple big projects lined up, Pawan Kalyan’s fans have plenty to look forward to. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Pawan Kalyan FAQs

Q. Where to watch They Call Him OG?

A. The OG movie released in theatres on September 25 and ended its run with the OTT outing on Netflix on October 23.

Q. When is Ustaad Bhagat Singh releasing?

A. Ustaad Bhagat Singh releases on March 27, 2026

Q. What is Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film? Saaho and OG connected?

A. Pawan Kalyan will next be seen in director Surender Reddy's next

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