A video from the launch at: Anil RavipudiThe upcoming film has put veteran director K Raghavendra Rao under fresh online scrutiny. The footage shows Rao leading the way Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty while filming the ceremonial first shot for the project, known as ‘Venky Anil 5’. As the clip circulated, social media users also revived an old video featuring Rao and: Niharika Konidelawhich led to renewed criticism of his association with women in public affairs.IBTimes India reported that the new footage was shot during the project’s launch ceremony, which brought together Venkatesh Daggubati, Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Keerthy Suresh, Krithi Shetty, and several members of the Telugu film industry. The report said the discussion online grew after viewers shared the clip on X and Instagram.
K Raghavendra Rao faces criticism in ‘Venky Anil 5’ clip
The ceremony marked the official start of Ravipudi’s next directorial venture. In the video, Rao can be seen guiding the actors through the setup of the first shot, including where they should stand and what the frame should look like.Some viewers objected to the physical gestures seen in the clip. They argue that the actors could have been directed without being moved by the arm or placed in position by physical contact. Others discuss the footage as part of a wider debate about personal space and the staging of events on film.The response drew attention away from the launch itself and towards the video. The online conversation escalated after users started sharing an earlier clip involving Niharika Konidela along with the recent footage.
Niharika Konidela’s video is back in the spotlight
The older video shows Rao posing with Niharika in a different public appearance. It made a comeback on social media feeds as users compared it to the latest footage from the launch of ‘Venky Anil 5’.IBTimes India also noted that the reaction was reversed Taapsee Pannu2017 comments on Rao’s visual style in song sequences. Pannu talks about his experience of working in ‘Jhummandi Naadam’, which released in 2010.Meanwhile, Anil Ravipudi shared photos from the event and announced the start of the new film’s journey. He wrote, “Nothing gives me greater joy than entertaining audiences in theaters. With great joy, gratitude, and a sense of responsibility, we begin the journey of #VenkyAnil5 – #NKRAR2 today.”Rao has not issued a public statement on the online discussion surrounding the latest video or the resurfaced Niharika clip.