Krithi Shetty’s first look as Deepu from Anil Ravipudi’s upcoming festive entertainer January 12 Vidudala has been unveiled on her birthday, with the actress appearing in a traditional half-saree avatar.
The makers of January 12 Vidudala have unveiled the first look of Krithi Shetty from the upcoming Telugu film. The actress will be seen playing Deepu, and her character poster was released on Monday, September 21, coinciding with her birthday.
Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the film is gearing up for a theatrical release during the Sankranthi season on January 12, 2027. The project brings together Venkatesh, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty in the principal cast.
Krithi Shetty Introduced as Deepu
The newly released poster presents Krithi Shetty in a traditional look. The actress is dressed in a purple-and-pink half-saree and is seen posing against what appears to be a historic architectural backdrop.
Her character’s look has a distinctly traditional aesthetic, while Krithi’s smile adds a warm and graceful quality to the poster.
The makers have introduced her as Deepu, giving audiences their first glimpse of the character ahead of the film’s theatrical release.
The first look follows the earlier character reveals of Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, building anticipation around the ensemble cast.
Anil Ravipudi’s Sankranthi Entertainer
Anil Ravipudi has frequently chosen the Sankranthi window for his films, and January 12 Vidudala continues that association with the festive season.
The film’s title itself refers to its release date, with the movie scheduled to arrive in cinemas on January 12, 2027.
The project also carries the intriguing tagline “Bava Bammardi Soujanyamtho”, while the makers previously introduced the title through an entertaining promotional video.
The combination of a festival release, a multi-starrer cast and Ravipudi’s commercial filmmaking style has made the project one of the upcoming Telugu films being watched ahead of the 2027 Sankranthi season.
Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram Lead the Cast
January 12 Vidudala features Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in the lead roles, with Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty as the female leads.
The pairing of Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram is among the film’s major attractions, while the addition of Keerthy and Krithi brings another layer to the ensemble.
The shoot is currently progressing, with the production team working towards the planned January 2027 release.
GV Prakash Kumar Composes the Music
The film has brought together an experienced technical team.
GV Prakash Kumar is composing the music, while Sameer Reddy is handling cinematography. Tammiraju is responsible for editing, and acclaimed production designer AS Prakash is creating the film’s visual environment.
S Krishna is associated with the project as executive producer.
The film is produced by Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner and is presented by Suresh Productions, Smt. Archana and Zee Studios.
January 12 Vidudala Release Date
January 12 Vidudala is scheduled to release theatrically on January 12, 2027, during the Sankranthi festival period.
With Venkatesh, Kalyan Ram, Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty forming the principal cast and Anil Ravipudi directing, the film is positioned as a festive Telugu entertainer.
For now, Krithi Shetty’s introduction as Deepu gives audiences the latest glimpse into the film’s world, with further character looks and promotional updates expected as the release approaches.
