"My next project will be announced officially once it is finalized. I am yet to meet and narrate it to anybody. Do not believe any rumours." This is the latest statement coming from Anil Ravipudi.

The director, it has been said, is going to team up with Nithiin. It turns out that he is yet to even meet any hero, let alone impress him with his script.

Meanwhile, his third film, 'Raja The Great', has grossed about Rs. 43 Cr in eight days. As for the share, it's about Rs. 25 Cr (worldwide) in its first week. Nizam territory has contributed Rs. 8.75 Cr. Ceded has clocked Rs. 3.50 Cr. Uttarandhra has given Rs. 2.96 Cr. Overseas has given a share of Rs. 1.25 Cr, turning out to be a middling performer. Even Karnataka has given a share of Rs. 1.60 Cr. West and East Godavari districts have given Rs. 1.28 and Rs. 1.68 Cr, respectively. Krishna has given Rs. 1.41 Cr. Guntur has thrown up about Rs. 1.44 Cr. Nellore has mopped Rs. 0.72 Cr.

The gross in AP and TS put together as of Tuesday is Rs. 34.50 Cr.