Image was shared by Arjun Rampal. (courtesy: rampal72)
After a successful career in Bollywood, Arjun Rampal will be charting new waters in the Telugu film industry. The actor will soon be making his Telugu debut with Nandamuri Balakrishna's next film, directed by Anil Ravipudi. The exciting development was shared on social media by Arjun Rampal and the team of the film – tentatively titled NBK 108 – with a fun video. In the video, the actor is seen delivering a famous dialogue by Nandamuri Balakrishna, leaving director Anil Ravipudi impressed.When asked how he knows the Telugu dialogue, Arjun Rampal says that he was bound to as he is working with Anil Ravipudi and Nandamuri Balakrishna, who he referred to asBalayya garu. “Thank you for having me in the film…Really looking forward to this. All the audiences watch out for NBK 108," Arjun Rampal says in the clip.
In the caption, Arjun Rampal wrote, “Making my South debut with team NBK108. Feel super nervous and excited. I promise you all this is going to be one mad ride with lots of fun. Thank you for having me.”
The note further said, “Team #NBK108 welcomes the talented National Award-winning actor Arjun Rampal on board as the antagonist.”
Arjun Rampal's partner, model-entrepreneur Gabriella Demetriades replied to the post with heart-eye emojis.
Sharing a poster of himself with the text, “Welcome on board, Arjun Rampal,” the actor wrote: “It begins a new journey, onto a new territory, excited, nervous, ready to explore. There is a good feeling. Need all your support, love and blessings. Team #NBK108 #NandamuriBalakrishna #AnilRavipudi,” and tagged actors Kajal Aggarwal and Sree Leela as well as music director Thaman, among others.
Gabriella Demetriades replied to the post with clap emojis.
Meanwhile, Arjun Rampal is all set to welcome his second child with Gabriella Demetriades. The couple also has a son named Arik Rampal.
On the work front, Arjun Rampal – who was last seen in Dhaakad – will also appear in The Battle of Bhima Koregaon and 3 Monkeys.