Amid widespread speculation that Pawan Kalyan may have stepped away from films to focus entirely on his political career, a New Year announcement has come as a major surprise for fans. On January 1, a brand-new film featuring the Telugu superstar-turned-politician was officially announced on social media, instantly reigniting excitement around his cinematic journey.

Pawan Kalyan returns to films amid political duties; new movie announcement on New Year leaves fans elated

The announcement was made by producer Ram Talluri, who took to X to share details about the project, which will mark the first production under his banner, Jaithra Rama Movies. Expressing his gratitude and excitement, Talluri wrote, “With folded hands and a full heart My dream begins as Production No.1 under #JaithraRamaMovies Named with Love & Blessings by our beloved Power Star (PSPK) Teaming up with Surender Reddy & Vakkantham Vamsi Forever grateful. Forever proud. This dream project is LOADING… @PawanKalyan @DirSurender @VamsiVakkantham.”

With folded hands and a full heart 🙏

My dream begins as Production No.1 under #JaithraRamaMovies 🎥

Named with Love & Blessings by our beloved Power Star (PSPK) ❤️

Teaming up with Surender Reddy & Vakkantham Vamsi

Forever grateful. Forever proud.

This dream project is…

— Ram Talluri (@itsRamTalluri) January 1, 2026

Soon after, producer Vamsi also confirmed the news, sharing his own post that reflected the team’s enthusiasm. He wrote, “It’s not just a happy new year,it’s the ‘happiest’ new year! Proud to be a part of this dream project with the one and only #PSPK #blessed #bestteam @PawanKalyan @itsRamTalluri @DirSurender.”

It’s not just a happy new year,it’s the ‘happiest’ new year!

Proud to be a part of this dream project with the one and
only #PSPK #blessed #bestteam @PawanKalyan @itsRamTalluri @DirSurender

— Vakkantham Vamsi (@VamsiVakkantham) January 1, 2026

The announcement has generated considerable buzz, particularly because many fans believed Pawan Kalyan would significantly scale back his acting commitments following his increasing political responsibilities. Over the past year, the actor has been actively involved in public life after assuming office as the 11th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in June 2024. He currently also serves as the Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Rural Water Supply, as well as Environment, Forest, Science and Technology, and represents the Pithapuram constituency as an MLA.

Pawan Kalyan, founder and president of the Janasena Party, has often maintained a careful balance between cinema and politics. However, with this latest announcement, it is clear that films remain an important part of his journey. While details regarding the film’s genre, schedule, and release timeline are yet to be revealed, the collaboration with director Surender Reddy and writer Vakkantham Vamsi has further heightened expectations.

As the New Year begins, this unexpected update has reassured fans that despite his demanding political role, Pawan Kalyan continues to stay connected to cinema, setting the stage for what promises to be a closely watched project in the coming months.

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