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Bloody Romeo is here! Nani and Sujeeth’s next gets a title, all set for a bloodbath

Tollywood star Nani has finally unveiled his next big venture, confirming he will headline the much-anticipated gangster drama Bloody Romeo. Directed by Sujeeth, the film promises a mix of action, fun, and madness, giving fans an early glimpse of Nani’s new avatar.

February 24, 2026 / 20:45 IST
Nani's next film title unvieled as Bloody Romeo
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  • Nani announces new gangster drama Bloody Romeo on his birthday
  • Sujeeth to direct; filming expected to start soon
  • Nani plays a chef and gangster in the film's title glimpse

After months of intense speculation, actor Nani has finally revealed what his next big project will be. The Tollywood star turned 42 and confirmed that he will star in the highly anticipated gangster drama Bloody Romeo.

Sujeeth, who is known for stylish action movies like Run Raja Run, Saaho, and the highly anticipated They Call Him OG starring Pawan Kalyan, will direct the movie.

A Birthday Surprise

Nani teased the tone of the movie by writing, "Little bit of action... Little bit of fun... Little bit of madness..." when she told fans about the update. And a lot of love :) Along with the announcement, a gripping title glimpse was released, giving fans a sneak peek at his character.

The video shows Nani as a man who is at home in both the kitchen and the underworld. In a visually stunning scene, he cooks a spicy meal, then blows up the room and walks away without a care in the world. The character is boldly called the "No. 1 chef and gangster," which combines cooking skills with a ruthless attitude. The end of the clip has a clever play on words: "Shooting starts this supper," which quickly turns into "summer."

Production and Background in the World

Niharika Entertainment and Unanimous Productions are making Bloody Romeo, and Venkat Boyanapalli is supporting the project. Hints in the title suggest that parts of the movie may be filmed in other countries, with London being a possible setting.

Sujeeth, the director, also said he was excited to work with Nani. He called him "born to be loved" and welcomed him into the movie's "cinematic chaos."

Also Read: From Clap Boy to Natural Star: How Nani brought a difference to Telugu cinema and filmmaking

What will Nani do next?

The people who made the movie haven't said when it will come out yet, but filming is expected to start soon, and there will probably be more news in the next few months.

Nani is also getting ready for the release of The Paradise, which has been pushed back and is now set to come out in theaters on August 21, 2026.

Fans can expect a stylish mix of action, craziness, and mass appeal in Bloody Romeo. This mix seems perfect for Nani's dynamic screen presence.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Feb 24, 2026 08:45 pm

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