HYDERABAD: Arjun Sarja has joined the Polimera franchise. The makers of Polimera 3 released a glimpse on Monday introducing him as Viraavi, a sword-wielding warrior.

The glimpse opens in a dark, abandoned temple on a new-moon night, with images of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva and a darshan of Ananta Padmanabha Swamy. Satyam Rajesh, returning as Komaraiah, is shown performing occult rituals before Viraavi makes his entry.

The film

  • Story, screenplay, dialogue and direction: Dr. Anil Vishwanath, who also directed the first two films
  • Producers: Vamsi Nandipati and Bharath Narang (Vamsi Nandipati Entertainments, Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP)
  • Cast: Satyam Rajesh, Kamakshi Bhaskarla, Getup Srinu, Baladitya, Rakendu Mouli
  • Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam

The first film, Maa Oori Polimera, premiered on OTT, and Polimera 2 was a theatrical success. Shooting of the third part is under way; the makers said a release date will be announced soon.