After a forgettable debut with Dacoit – A Love Story in Telugu, Anurag Kashyap is all geared up for his next outing. The actor-director will play a significant role in the upcoming action drama Kaaka, starring Chiranjeevi. The film’s director, Bobby (Kollishetty Ravindra), has cast him in a role that is reportedly tailor-made for him. The makers made the announcement on their social media handle, writing, “The world of Kaaka just got deadlier. Welcoming @anuragkashyap72 sir on board in a powerful & pivotal role.” The image features Bobby explaining a scene to Anurag Kashyap.
Welcoming a versatile performer
Some characters are meant to leave a lasting impact. 🔥 Delighted to welcome the POWERHOUSE @anuragkashyap72 garu on board #Kaaka for a pivotal role. His presence is sure to add another intense layer to this high-voltage entertainer. 🙌 Worldwide Grand Release on January 13th, 2027❤️🔥 Produced by @TheKVNofficial @KvnProductions Megastar @KChiruTweets #AnaswaraRajan @Nivetha_Tweets @MusicThaman @vijaykartikdop @AntonyLRuben @artkolla @saranyapotla @konavenkat99 @Chakrif1 @vforvineeth @UrsVamsiShekar @HaashtagMedia @KaakaMovie @zeemusicsouth #KAAKAOnJan13
— Bobby (@dirbobby) October 5, 2026
Bobby commented that some characters are meant to leave a lasting impact and that he is delighted to welcome the versatile performer Anurag Kashyap on board Kaaka. According to the director, Anurag’s presence is sure to add another intense layer to the action narrative. While the makers haven’t revealed Anurag’s role, fans are speculating that he could play an antagonist.
While Anurag has excelled as an acclaimed director, writer and producer, he has also made his mark as an actor. He has proved his ability as a performer by taking on unconventional, gritty and diverse characters that defy typecasting. At one point, Anurag briefly stepped away from acting because he felt the offers coming his way were becoming repetitive. His acting career has received a mixed response – while some audiences have been impressed by his raw screen presence, others have viewed him as a more casual performer.
Kaaka progressing briskly
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