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Riteish Deshmukh Starts Shooting Telugu Debut in Hyderabad
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🗓 23 Oct 2026, 05:20 AM
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Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh has begun filming his first Telugu-language movie in Hyderabad, marking his entry into Tollywood.
Veteran Bollywood star Riteish Deshmukh stepped onto a Hyderabad set on Monday to commence principal photography for his inaugural Telugu-language project. The actor, known for his comic timing and dance numbers in Hindi cinema, confirmed that the film will be produced in the heart of the Telugu film industry.
The shooting location is a studio complex in Hyderabad, a city that houses the majority of Tollywood’s production houses and has become a preferred hub for pan‑Indian projects. Industry insiders noted that Deshmukh’s move reflects a growing trend of Hindi actors exploring regional markets.
While details about the film’s title, director, and co‑stars remain under wraps, the commencement of filming signals that the project is moving into its active production phase. Fans of the actor are awaiting further announcements regarding the movie’s storyline and release schedule.
The shooting location is a studio complex in Hyderabad, a city that houses the majority of Tollywood’s production houses and has become a preferred hub for pan‑Indian projects. Industry insiders noted that Deshmukh’s move reflects a growing trend of Hindi actors exploring regional markets.
While details about the film’s title, director, and co‑stars remain under wraps, the commencement of filming signals that the project is moving into its active production phase. Fans of the actor are awaiting further announcements regarding the movie’s storyline and release schedule.