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Pawan Kalyan’s Next Film in Doubt?

Pawan Kalyan’s return to films after becoming the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has not been easy.

By:  Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti   |   22 Jun 2026 1:56 PM IST
Pawan Kalyan’s Next Film in Doubt?
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Pawan Kalyan’s return to films after becoming the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has not been easy. Balancing politics and cinema at the same time has been a major challenge for him. For a while, many people even believed that Ustaad Bhagat Singh would be his last film because of his growing political responsibilities.

However, Pawan surprised everyone by completing his pending film commitments. He wrapped up Hari Hara Veera Mallu, OG, and Ustaad Bhagat Singh and these films were released one after another. After finishing these projects, many fans expected him to take a long break from movies and focus completely on politics.

But things changed when Pawan gave his approval to a new film with director Surender Reddy and producer Ram Talluri. The project was officially announced, and many assumed it would be his next film. Fans were excited because the combination looked promising.

Recently, however, a new development has created uncertainty. Discussions about OG 2 have gained momentum. Director Sujeeth, who was expected to work on another project, has reportedly shifted his focus to the sequel of OG. The film's team has already started preparations, and a photo of Pawan and Sujeeth discussing the story has increased speculation that the sequel may begin sooner than expected.

This has raised questions about the future of the Surender Reddy project. Reports suggest that the script is still not fully ready and has not completely satisfied Pawan. Because of this, the film has been delayed for quite some time. With Pawan now showing interest in moving ahead with OG 2, there are doubts about whether the Surender Reddy film will start anytime soon.

Still, industry insiders believe the project is not cancelled. Since Ram Talluri shares a good relationship with Pawan Kalyan, there is a chance that the film will happen later. For that to become a reality, Surender Reddy and his team must come up with a strong and convincing script that matches Pawan’s expectations.