PremiumKarthikeya 3: Here's when Thandel director Chandoo Mondeti will kick start his next
Karthikya 3 is one of the most awaited films in Telugu and will be directed by Thandel fame Chandoo Mondeti. The film is the third part of the Karthikeya franchise and has Nikhil as the lead.
Chandoo Mondeti on Karthikeya 3
Last Updated: 05.44 PM, Feb 17, 2025
Thandel has emerged as one of the biggest hits in Naga Chaitanya's career and continues to perform strongly at the box office. Director Chandoo Mondeti, the mastermind behind the film, has given Naga Chaitanya a much-needed boost in his career. Thandel marks Mondeti’s third collaboration with Chaitanya, following Premam and Savyasachi.
Latest update on Karthikeya 3
Up next, Chandoo Mondeti is set to direct Karthikeya 3 with Nikhil Siddhartha, and work on the project has already begun. According to the latest update, if all goes as planned, the shooting of Karthikeya 3 will commence in September 2025. The script has been finalized, and a team of writers is making last-minute refinements to enhance the screenplay.
Karthikeya 2 was a blockbuster, and the teaser hinting at the world of Karthikeya 3 has already piqued curiosity. Now that Mondeti has proven his ability to handle big-budget films, expectations for Karthikeya 3 are soaring.
Karthikeya 3 to star Nikhil Siddhartha in the lead role
Nikhil Siddhartha is currently busy with two other projects, and once he wraps them up, he will begin filming Karthikeya 3. Given their successful track record, the Nikhil-Chandoo duo is under significant pressure to deliver another hit.
The budget for Karthikeya 3 has been increased, as a major portion of the film will be shot abroad. The mystery thriller, which features a mythological backdrop, will continue its storyline from where Karthikeya 2 left off. Mondeti has ambitious plans for the film and is in discussions with popular actors to elevate it to a grand scale.
A director who prefers action over words, Chandoo Mondeti has once again demonstrated his storytelling prowess by turning a real-life fisherman’s tale into an emotionally stirring romantic drama in Thandel. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what he has in store for Karthikeya 3. Stay tuned for more updates!