RAPO23: Riteish Deshmukh Makes Telugu Debut With Ram Pothineni’s Psychological Action Thriller

The buzz around Telugu star Ram Pothineni’s RAPO23 has been escalating day by day. It marks his directorial debut. As per the latest updates, Riteish Deshmukh has joined the cast of the psychological thriller, marking his Telugu debut. The film’s new schedule is currently underway in Hyderabad.

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RAPO23: Riteish Deshmukh to Star in Debutant Ram Pothineni’s Neo-Noir Thriller

Welcoming the ever-versatile @Riteishd on board for a very EXCITING ROLE ❤️‍🔥 #RAPO23 New Schedule Begins 💥 — https://t.co/ZbWI1YzeEy #HappyDussehra Written & Directed by #𝙍𝘼𝙋𝙊
Produced by Krishna Pothineni
A @RAPO_Cinematics Production. Energetic Star @ramsayz 🐺🖤
@iamsamyuktha_ @SamCSmusic @DOP_Tirru #ASPrakash #KevinKumar @PeterHeinOffl — RAPO Cinematics (@RAPO_Cinematics) October 19, 2026

Riteish Deshmukh is all geared up to make his Telugu debut with Ram Pothineni’s neo-noir thriller, currently titled RAPO23. The details about Riteish’s character are still under wraps. Reports say he plays a pivotal role in the film. The makers shared an announcement by releasing a BTS video of the actor joining the ongoing Hyderabad schedule of the film.

Besides Riteish, the film also features Samyuktha in a key role. Bankrolled by Krishna Pothineni under the Rapo Cinematics banner, #RAPO23 is being mounted on a large scale. married to 

His wife, Genelia D’Souza, scored memorable hits in Telugu cinema decades ago. Now, Riteish is going to put his best foot forward, adding further intrigue to the film. The video released by the team shows the Bollywood actor making an entry onto the set and being greeted by Ram. Fans now await the release date of the film.