Samyuktha announced as female lead in ‘RAPO23’
The makers took to X to welcome Samyuktha to the world of ‘RAPO23’ with a special birthday post featuring the actress. Sharing her picture, the team wrote, “The world of #RAPO23 welcomes its newest addition. Happy Birthday, @iamsamyuktha_ and Welcome on board! Written & Directed by #𝙍𝘼𝙋𝙊 Produced by Krishna Pothineni A @RAPO_Cinematics Production.”The announcement marks Samyuktha’s latest addition to an already intriguing project, which marks Ram Pothineni’s first outing as a director.
About Ram Pothineni’s ‘RAPO23’
‘RAPO23’ is touted to be a psychological action thriller written and directed by Ram Pothineni. The actor is also set to headline the film, playing a character named Veera.The project was officially announced on Ram’s birthday, with the actor introducing his character and describing the film as “the story of a Lone Wolf.” The announcement post read, “An exciting journey begins with all your love & blessings. Introducing ‘𝙑𝙀𝙀𝙍𝘼’ in #RAPO23.
-The story of a Lone Wolf. Genre: Psychological Action Thriller. Written & Directed by #𝙍𝘼𝙋𝙊. Produced by Krishna Pothineni. A @RAPO_Cinematics Production.”The first-look poster further hinted at the film’s dark and crime-centric setting, promising an intense psychological thriller. The film is currently being shot in Hyderabad and is slated for a theatrical release in December 2026.
Samyuktha’s work front
Meanwhile, Samyuktha has several interesting projects lined up. The actress has completed shooting for Puri Jagannadh’s ‘Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road’, which stars Vijay Sethupathi and Tabu in key roles.She is also part of ‘The Black Gold’, directed by Yogi KMC. The upcoming female-centric film will see Samyuktha portray a strict police officer who takes on an illegal coal-mining network operating along the Telangana-Maharashtra border.