17 September 2026
Hyderabad

Superhero Teja Sajja, who scored Pan-India success with HanuMan and Mirai, is presently starring in the second installment of Zombie Reddy titled Zombie Reddy2 NXT LVL. Zombie Reddy creator Prasanth Varma returns as the creator of the sequel, while Suparn S Varma steps into the director’s chair. Known for his work across acclaimed OTT projects such as Haq, Rana Naidu and The Family Man 2, besides his writing contributions to several notable films and web series, Suparn brings a distinct intensity to the franchise. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, the movie marks the second association between Teja Sajja and the production house following Mirai. The film’s title glimpse unveiled on Teja Sajja’s birthday received sensational response. The casting adds further weight to the project. Real Star Upendra will be seen in a prominent role, while Shanaya Kapoor is set to make her Telugu debut with the film.

The makers of Zombie Reddy 2 have unveiled the first look poster of Upendra on the occasion of his birthday. The poster presents Upendra in a never-seen-before wild, fierce and larger-than-life avatar, showcasing an intriguing appearance that instantly commands attention. He is seen hanging upside down from a massive tree branch, holding a long weapon in one hand. His rugged appearance, flowing hair and intense expression give the character a mysterious identity.
 
The dark costume and tribal-inspired patterns further strengthen the raw and unconventional look. The background features a dense forest, blazing torches and mysterious silhouettes. The combination of the eerie setting and Upendra’s unconventional pose creates a distinctive fantasy-action atmosphere. Adding to the impact is the tagline, “READY TO TURN THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN,” which cleverly complements the first look.
 
Known for his extraordinary versatility and ability to completely transform himself for every character, Upendra appears in a never-before-seen avatar that could well be one of the most striking looks of his vast and illustrious career.
 
The technical team features several familiar names as well as accomplished collaborators. Gowra Hari, who previously worked with Teja on HanuMan and Mirai, composes the music. Abhinandan Ramanujam is the cinematographer, Banglan serves as the production designer and Vijay Velukutty handles editing. The screenplay has been written by Hussain Dalal, Abbas Dalal, Prasanth Varma and Suparn S Varma, while Subbu K has penned the dialogues.
 
Zombie Reddy 2 NXT LVL – Dead Or Alive is scheduled to hit screens across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Nepali and Japanese languages.
 
Cast: Teja Sajja, Upendra, Shanaya Kapoor
 
Technical Crew:
Director: Suparn S Varma
Creator: Prasanth Varma
Producers: TG Vishwa Prasad, Krithi Prasad
Banner: People Media Factory
Music: Gowra Hari
DOP: Abhinandan Ramanujam
Production Designer: Banglam
Chief Executive Producer: Sujith Kumar Kolli
Editor: Vijay Velukutty
Writers: Hussain Dalal, Abbas Dalal, Prasanth Varma, Suparn S Varma
Creative Producer: Anil Anand
Costume Designer: Lanka Santoshi 
Dialogues: Subbu K