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Varun Tej Konidela is marking his 36th birthday today (January 19), and to celebrate this occasion for his fans, the producers of his upcoming project,
VD15, have unveiled the initial look of his character along with the title. It is important to mention that VD15 has now been renamed to Korean Kanakaraju. UV Creations also revealed the first look of Varun Tej Konidela as Korean Kanakaraju on social media. In the debut poster, Varun Tej appears fierce in a red shirt paired with a black lungi. The creators of Korean Kanakaraju also shared a sneak peek of the title on social media, showcasing the birthday star in an action sequence.
Korean Kanakaraju’s Title Sneak Peek Released
UV Creations posted the title sneak peek and first look of Varun Tej’s upcoming film, Korean Kanakaraju, on X. They captioned the post, “#VT15 is #KoreanKanakaraju 🐉😈 #KOKAGlimpse OUT NOW -- Happy Birthday @IAmVarunTej ❤️🔥 Prepare for an exhilarating ride in theatres this SUMMER 2026.”
In the title sneak peek, Satya is shown being assaulted by Korean police officers inside the station. Ritika Nayak attempts to intervene. At that moment, Varun Tej makes his entrance wearing a lungi and sporting an inked trident tattoo. His blue eyes are striking, resembling ice fire in the teaser.
Varun Tej emerges as an unpredictable force, revealing his mischievous side. Director Merlapaka Gandhi has certainly amplified the excitement in this Indo-Korean-themed Telugu film. The first glimpse of Korean Kanakaraju is truly a delightful surprise for Varun Tej Konidela’s fans on social media. Online users are raving about his fierce appearance in the movie. Korean Kanakaraju is set to deliver a perfect mix of humor and drama.
About Varun Tej Konidela
Varun Tej Konidela’s upcoming film, Korean Kanakaraju, features music by Thaman S. The movie is scheduled for release in Summer 2026 and is being co-produced by UV Creations and First Frame Entertainments.















