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People Media Factory has announced the commencement of an upcoming period film, titled Devaraaya, starring Kichcha Sudeep as the Vijayanagara Emperor Sri Krishna Devaraaya.
The announcement, made on September 2 to commemorate the actor's birthday, included a concept video of the empire and a first-look glimpse showing Sudeep in royal attire — an intricately designed crown, regal clothing and pearl jewellery. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release in December 2027.
The title glimpse introduces the world of the Vijayanagara Empire and establishes the scale of the production. Background score for the glimpse is composed and sung by Gowra Hari. The makers accompanied the announcement with the tagline: "An empire that shaped history. A king who defined an era. A legend who lives beyond time."
Technical details regarding the film have not been revealed entirely yet. Devaraaya is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad - Krithi Prasad under the People Media Factory and Supriyanvi Picture Studio banners. Music for the film is composed by Gowra Hari and VFX for the film is by PMF VFX.
Director Anup Bhandari, who is reuniting with the superstar for their upcoming fantasy action film Billa Ranga Baasha, shared a new first look of Sudeep from the film on the actor's birthday. Revealing the first look poster, titled 'First Blood', on his social media, the director wrote, "Billa unleashed! Happy birthday @KicchaSudeep sir. Can't wait for the world to witness this poster come alive on the big screen."
Billa Ranga Baasha is written and directed by Anup Bhandari, who previously directed the Kannada thriller Vikrant Rona (2022), which starred Kiccha Sudeep in the lead role. Billa Ranga Baasha marks the duo’s reunion after Vikrant Rona, as well as Bhandari's directorial return.
Sudeep's recent credits include KD: The Devil (2026), Mark (2025), Max (2025).He will also return to screens this month as the host of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 13, a role he has taken on for all 13 seasons of the show.
While no release date has been announced for Devaraaya, the makers have announced its arrival for December 2027.