Star Kid Signs Ajay Bhupathi’s High-Octane Action Drama #AB4 Opposite Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni – First Look Poster Out
Published on: November 18, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Mumbai, India
The Telugu film industry is about to get a fresh dose of star power! Rasha Thadani, daughter of Bollywood icon Raveena Tandon and distributor Anil Thadani, has officially announced her Telugu debut with director Ajay Bhupathi’s next film, tentatively titled #AB4.The young actress, who made her Hindi cinema debut earlier this year alongside Ajay Devgn’s nephew Azaad Thakur in the period action-drama Azaad, dropped the exciting news on social media this afternoon along with a striking character poster.
In the poster, Rasha is seen leaning confidently against a bike, dressed in a black crop top and jeans, sporting a fierce, edgy look. The text on the poster reads: “Welcoming Rasha Thadani to Telugu cinema.
”She captioned the post in a mix of English and Telugu:
“New beginnings, endless gratitude! Mee andari prema tho, I’m stepping into Telugu cinema. Thank you @dirajaybhupathi
sir for this opportunity. Chala excited to start this journey! #AB4 #TeluguDebut”More About #AB4Director: Ajay Bhupathi (famous for the blockbuster RX 100 and the intense Maha Samudram)
Male Lead: Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni (grandson of Superstar Krishna and nephew of Mahesh Babu) – another star kid making his acting debut
Genre: High-octane action entertainer with strong emotional undercurrents (sources say it’s in the same zone as RX 100)
Production House: Yet to be officially announced, but rumored to be a major banner
Shooting Start: Expected to go on floors in January 2026
Raveena Tandon’s Proud ReactionMother Raveena Tandon was among the first to react, commenting on Rasha’s post:
“So proud of you my baby girl! Shine bright in Tollywood too! Love youuuu!”Industry friends including Sonam Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and several South stars flooded the comments with congratulatory messages.
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From Bollywood to Tollywood in Less Than a YearRasha Thadani made her big-screen debut in February 2025 with Abhishek Kapoor’s Azaad, where she played the female lead opposite Aaman Devgan and Raveena’s on-screen daughter. Though the film received mixed reviews, Rasha’s performance was widely appreciated for her natural screen presence and chemistry with the newcomers.
Now, less than a year later, the 19-year-old is all set to conquer the Telugu market – one of the biggest and most competitive film industries in India.With two star kids (Rasha from Bollywood royalty and Jaya Krishna from the legendary Ghattamaneni family) coming together under Ajay Bhupathi’s intense direction, #AB4 is already generating massive buzz.Welcome to Tollywood, Rasha Thadani! The industry is ready for your fire.
