Producer Aravind Venkatesh Reddy, well-known for his presence in celebrity cricket leagues, is now making a significant entry into the film industry with the launch of AVR Entertainment. This new production house is off to an ambitious start, announcing not one but two major projects in its debut.
“We’ve been involved in the industry for some time, but this is where our journey as a production house truly begins,” says Aravind. “With two projects already in motion—Richie Rich with Simple Suni and Karthik Mahesh, and 8 with Sujay Shastry—we are setting things in motion. Pre-production is underway, and we’re officially rolling the cameras this month.” He also hints at more to come, teasing, “Another project is in the pipeline, and once everything is finalised, we’ll make an announcement.”
In Richie Rich, Simple Suni, fresh off Gathavaibhava and Devaru Ruju Maadidanu, teams up with Bigg Boss winner and fan favourite Karthik Mahesh. “Karthik and I have been discussing a collaboration for a while, but we wanted the right project. Richie Rich blends humour, family dynamics, and emotions beautifully,” says Suni.
Karthik will take on the role of Riddesh Chinnayya, a character expected to strike a chord with audiences. The film’s music will be composed by Veer Samarth, while Abhilash Kallatti will handle cinematography, promising a visually and musically rich experience.
Meanwhile, the second film under AVR Entertainment, titled 8, will be directed by Sujay Shastry, known for Gubbi Mele Brahmastra and Ellra Kaaleleyutta Kaale. Taking a different route from Richie Rich, this project delves into the sports drama genre. While the cast remains under wraps, Sujay assures that details will be revealed soon. “We’re excited about this one, and we’ll unveil the cast in due time,” he shares.