January 12 Release slated for Sankranti with massive US promotional tour

January 12 Release, a multi‑star Telugu film starring Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram, is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on January 12, 2027, aligning with the Sankranti season. The title itself doubles as the release date, a unique move by the makers.

To promote the film, the entire unit will embark on a large‑scale US tour. The itinerary begins in Chicago with events on December 26 and 27, followed by stops in Austin and Dallas on December 29, 30 and 31, where New Year celebrations are also planned.

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This is the biggest promotional event for Telugu cinema in the United States, the makers said.

The shoot still has about 15‑20 days of talkie portions left, with the team aiming to wrap up principal photography by the end of November. One remaining song is slated to be filmed in December.

The film is directed by Anil Ravipudi. It marks the first on‑screen pairing of Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram, with Keerthi Suresh and Kruthi Shetty as the leading ladies. Music is composed by G.V. Prakash. Produced under Shine Screens banner by Sahu Garapati, the movie is presented by Suresh Productions, Mrs. Archana and Zee Studios, and is an action‑comedy with a runtime of 150 minutes.