Rowdy Janardhana first look : Vijay Deverakonda looks unrecognisable in lungi, sheds Telangana twang

Rolya Janardhan‘s first look and title glimpse: In the film directed by Ravi Kiran Kola, Vijay Deverakonda will play a Rolya from Kalingapatnam.

Rowdy Janardhana first look and title glimpse: The first look and title announcement video of Vijay Deverakonda from his upcoming film with Ravi Kiran Kola was screened for fans on Monday evening before being officially unveiled online. The film, titled Rowdy Janardhana, shows Vijay swathed in blood and looking unrecognizable.

Vijay Deverakonda’s first look in Rowdy Janardhana

Vijay’s first look from Rowdy Janardhana shows him with thick hair and a mustache, shirtless and dressed in a dark lungi with a machete in his hand.

The video shows him hacking through men for standing up against him before he says, “Kalingapatnam lo intikokka lakoduku nenu rowdy ni ani chepuku tirugutunnadu. Kaani inti peru ne rowdy ga marchukunnodu okkade unnadu (Every son of a bh in Kalingapatnam goes around calling himself a rowdy. But there’s only one who changed his surname to it).” The dialogue appears to be a reference to how he addresses his fans as ‘Rowdy’.

Vijay then reveals the title of the film and his character’s name as Rowdy Janardhana. Apart from a new look, the actor has also shed his trademark Telangana twang for a more rustic accent in the film. The movie is slated for release in December 2026.

Fans call it the ‘rowdy redemption’

Vijay’s fans who watched the unveiling in theaters and later called Rowdy Janardhana his ‘rowdy redemption’ online. One fan posted a clip of the video after watching it in the theater and wrote in all caps, “ROWDY REDEMPTION.” Another wrote, “PEAKED EHEY!” A hopeful fan wrote on X, “Here is our mass Hero #RowdyJanardhana. Hope it’s going to be a rowdy redemption.”

Vijay, who is shooting for his next film with Rahul Sankrityan, even sent a video message to his fans. Keeping a hand on his face to keep his look from that movie under wraps, he told them how much he misses watching it with them. He also revealed that he requested producer Dil Raju to screen his first look for fans before showing it to the world.

Vijay Deverakonda’s next movie after ‘Kingdom’ has been generating huge expectations. The upcoming movie, which was tentatively titled ‘VD 15’, is now titled ‘Rowdy Janardhana‘. The makers have officially unveiled the title glimpse to boost the buzz for the Vijay Deverakonda starrer. Directed by Ravi Kiran Kola, this pan-Indian film is shaping up to be an intense action film with a rural backdrop. The title glimpse has completely captured the fans’ attention as it introduces a new Vijay Deverakonda.

Rowdy Vijay Deverakonda turns on-screen Rowdy

The title glimpse of ‘Rowdy Janardhana‘ was officially unveiled at a grand event held in Hyderabad. Although Vijay Deverakonda was not present in person, producer Dil Raju and director Ravi Kiran Kola met the media and shared key aspects of the film. Dil Raju’s announcement that Vijay Deverakonda will be speaking in East Godavari accent for the first time in this film created great excitement among fans. That is expected to further strengthen the authenticity of this character.

Vijay Deverakonda has finally announced his next film, officially titled Rowdy Janardhana The makers have unveiled an intense and gritty title glimpse and have announced that the film is aiming for a December 2026 release.

Rowdy Janardhana Title Glimpse OUT

The 2-minute-and-7-second title glimpse of Rowdy Janardhana starts with a voice-over narration by Vijay Deverakonda. His character narrates the tale of a vicious demon, revealing in the end how he sees the demon within himself. The actor adopts a Telugu accent from the East Godavari region, sports long hair and a twirled, bushy moustache, and looks dapper in the glimpse.

After Kingdom, Vijay Deverakonda has joined hands with director Ravi Kiran Kola for a new movie titled Rowdy Janardhan. Ace producer Dil Raju is banking the project. The title glimpse of this pan-Indian movie is locked to release this evening.

Now, the interesting update is that the film has been confirmed for a release in the first week of December 2026. The shooting is currently underway, and there is still plenty of time left before the film hits the screens.

Keerthy Suresh is the female lead in this movie. Many notable actors have come on board for this intense rural action drama. Christo Xavier is composing the music for the film, which is being made on a huge budget. More interesting details are expected to be announced soon.

The key details from the reveal include:

Unrecognizable Look:Vijay Deverakonda appears in a raw and rugged avatar, featuring thick hair, a handlebar mustache, and is seen shirtless while wearing a dark lungi.
Intense Action: The blood-soaked glimpse shows the actor wielding a machete, hacking through men in a brutal sequence set against a rural backdrop.
Dialect Shift: Moving away from his signature Telangana twang, Vijay was seen speaking in an East Godavari accent for the first time.
Plot Details: Set in a village called Kalingapatnam, the film explores a world where “Rowdy” is not just a label but an inherited surname. Vijay plays Janardhana, a ruthless character described as a “demon” in the glimpse.
Production Team: Directed by Ravi Kiran Kola and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations, the movie stars Keerthy Suresh as the female lead.

Release Window: The film is slated for a theatrical release in December 2026.

Fans who attended the special screening of the title glimpse posted their initial reactions on social media to hype other fans. The film has been described unanimously as a gritty, violent, and masculine action saga.

Set against the backdrop of Rayalaseema, the film has a political storyline. Vijay Deverakonda‘s body language, gaze, and dialogue delivery are all very intense in the title glimpse. After the special screening, the ‘Rowdy Janardhana’ title glimpse was unveiled on digital platforms to become a topic of conversation.

Vijay, who is shooting for his next movie with Rahul Sankrityan, even sent a video message to his fans. Keeping a hand on his face to keep his look from that movie under wraps, he told them how much he misses watching it with them. He also revealed that he requested producer Dil Raju to screen his first look for fans before showing it to the world.

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