Megastar Chiranjeevi has revealed the name of his character in director Bobby Kolli's highly anticipated action entertainer 'Kaaka' — and it is Kadiri Kalidas. The actor made the disclosure during a recent public event, adding a fresh layer of curiosity to one of Telugu cinema's most-watched upcoming releases, slated for a Sankranthi 2027 arrival on 13 January 2027.

Two Identities, One Character

Interestingly, the film's earlier title teaser — released by producer KVN Productions on Chiranjeevi's birthday — had introduced the actor as Supervisor Satyam, an employee at Ammaji Aqua Industries, a shrimp farm located in Ravulapalem. The newly disclosed name, Kadiri Kalidas, suggests a layered protagonist with more to his identity than a blue-collar day job. Sources close to the production say the character's arc is one of the film's key draws, blending high-octane action with a strong emotional and family-oriented narrative.

What the Title Teaser Revealed

The title teaser offered a memorable visual introduction: Satyam works as a supervisor at a facility employing people from across India. In a standout scene, an employee accidentally drops a key into a pool of shrimps. Chiranjeevi's character retrieves it using a giant electromagnet — and along with the key, a cache of weapons surfaces. The key's keychain reads 'I love dad', hinting at the film's emotional underpinning. KVN Productions, sharing the teaser on social media, wrote: 'Meet Supervisor Satyam, C/O Ammaji Aqua Industries, Ravulapalem. Team #KAAKA wishes the one and only Megastar @Kchirutweets garu a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Title glimpse out now. January 13, 2027 - Sankranthi release.'

Shoot Progress and Interval Highlight

The production resumed its most recent schedule on 7 September 2025. According to sources, the first half of the film culminates in a spectacular large-scale action sequence at the interval point — reportedly one of the film's biggest set pieces, designed and executed on a grand scale. The first-half edit is said to be nearing completion, giving the team confidence about the overall output. Sources indicate the narrative maintains a balance of intensity, entertainment, emotion, and action throughout.

Cast, Crew, and Context

Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj play pivotal roles in the film. 'Kaaka' is the second collaboration between Chiranjeevi and director Bobby Kolli, the two having previously joined forces on the action entertainer 'Waltair Veerayya'. The announcement of 'Kaaka' generated significant anticipation among fans, and the title teaser amplified that excitement further. With the shoot progressing smoothly and a Sankranthi release window secured, the film is entering its crucial post-production phase.