Dance choreographer Jani Master turns lead for ‘Runner’; first look out
The Hindu
Directed by Vijay Choudary, the film will go on floors in Hyderabad from July 20
Famous dance choreographer Jani Master, known for working on hit songs like ‘Butta Bomma’ (Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo), ‘Seeti Maar’ (Radhe) and ‘Arabic Kuthu’ (Beast), is turning actor for a film. Jani will be playing the lead in the Telugu film Runner.
The film’s announcement was made on Tuesday on the occasion of Jani’s birthday. Touted to play a cop in the film, his first look from Runner was also released.
Directed by Vijay Choudary, the film will go on floors in Hyderabad from July 20. Said to be based on true events, Runner will release theatrically this December. PG Vinda will be handling the film’s cinematography while Mani Sharma is in charge of the music.
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