Mega Prince Varun Tej’s much-awaited crazy entertainer VT15, directed by the talented Merlapaka Gandhi and backed by UV Creations and First Frame Entertainment, is being mounted on a prestigious scale with grand visuals and world-class production values.
Extending birthday wishes to Varun Teja, the makers unveiled the film’s title through a glimpse that offers fun-chilled thrills.
Korean Kanakaraju title announcement teaser
The teaser opens with Korean cops savagely beating Satya, grilling him about a mysterious figure. He gasps out his identity- a professional photographer from Penukonda, Ananthapur. Enter Ritika Naik, who steps in to clarify him- they`re hunting Kanakaraju. Tension builds with a spine-chilling vibe- bats swarm under a blood-red full moon, and a dragon atop a vessel hisses eerie sounds. Then, the protagonist explodes onto the scene as Kanakaraju, with a knife gleaming in hand. Rocking a rugged lungi, long wild hair, and Trident-Damaruk tattoos snaking up his arm, he embodies raw menace.
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Satya urges Ritika, “Whistle for him.” What follows is a brutal knife massacre, the blade etched with Korean script. Kanakaraju perches atop the table amid the carnage, flashing a chilling smile and stern glare. “I`m back,” he growls in Korean. The screen erupts with the title- Korean Kanakaraju (KOKA).
Merlapaka Gandhi proves his unique storytelling knack once again, masterfully blending fun, pulse-pounding action, and eerie chills into a first-of-its-kind glimpse that hooks viewers instantly.
Varun Tej doesn`t just transform, but he reinvents himself. Those piercing blue eyes amp up the menace, delivering a rugged, never-before-seen intensity that`s utterly commanding. Ritika Naik pairs as the leading lady, while Satya nails yet another hilarious supporting turn.
More about Korean Kanakaraju
Blending horror and comedy with a cross-cultural twist, VT15 unfolds across Indian and Korean settings. With its inventive premise, stylish production, and a narrative that swings seamlessly between spooky and funny, the film is gearing up to deliver a genre experience unlike anything Varun Tej has attempted before.
This glimpse teases a wildly unique ride, building massive hype. Apart from Varun Tej, the film stars Ritika Naik and Satya in the lead.
The production values are super solid because of a talented and acclaimed technical crew. The cinematographer is Manoj Reddy Katasan, who delivered polished, grand visuals in the teaser. This was elevated by music director S. Thaman`s thumping BGM. Satyaa G`s crisp editing, as seen in the teaser, will keep the film`s energy razor-sharp.
The makers have announced a summer 2026 theatrical release.
