Varun Tej, fresh off his role in Matka, has signed his next project with director Merlapaka Gandhi. The film will be co-produced by UV Creations and First Frame Entertainment. Pre-production is underway, and shooting is set to begin in March 2025. While the full cast and crew details are yet to be revealed, the film is expected to be a thriller, with 40% of the shoot scheduled in Korea. Gandhi is known for hits like Venkatadri Express (2013) and Express Raja (2016), and his latest film, Like, Share and Subscribe, released in 2022.