Pawan Kalyan, Rana Daggubati team up for the first time ever

Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan is all set to team up with Baahubali fame Rana Daggubati for his upcoming film. The untitled film will be helmed by Sagar K Chandra.

Hyderabad: Tollywood superstar Pawan Kalyan and Baabubali fame Rana Daggubati are coming together for the first time ever. The duo has joined hands for filmmaker Sagar K Chandra's next which is yet to be titled.

Announcing Rana's casting in the film, the makers have released a video on social media. "The epic journey begins today! We welcome the Mighty Bhallaladeva @RanaDaggubati to join our Powerstar @PawanKalyan garu for our Production No 12! #RanaJoinsPSPK @MusicThaman @saagar_chandrak @vamsi84 @SitharaEnts," reads the tweet.

The untitled film is said to be Telugu remake of Malayalam hit Ayyappanum Koshiyum. Pawan and Rana will reprise roles played by Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon from the original. Ayyappanum Koshiyum was lapped up well in Malayalam for its well-crafted plot and stunning performances.

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The untitled project will be Sagar K Chandra's third outing as director after Ayyare and Appatlo Okadundevadu. While Rana is likely to play Prithviraj Sukumaran’s role, Pawan will be essaying the role played by Biju Menon in the original.

Pawan will be next seen in Vakeel Saab which is Telugu remake of Hindi movie Pink while Rana awaits the release of Haathi Mere Saathi. The film will have a theatrical release on Makar Sankranti next year in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.