Kartikeya of 'RX 100' fame is going to be seen in two contrasting movies in the coming months. 'Chaabu Kaburu Challaga', directed by a newcomer named Koushik P, is a dark comedy. On the other hand, he will be doing an action thriller, which was announced on Monday on the occasion of his birthday.

Directed by Sri Saripalli (a newcomer), the film casts Kartikeya in the role of an NIA officer. This is his career's first such role. Note that NIA has been a favourite of the Telugu cinema of late. It all began with 'PSV Garuda Vega', directed by Praveen Sattaru. He cast senior actor Dr. Rajasekhar as a gutsy NIA sleuth in the 2017 action-thriller. And Akkineni Nagarjuna is playing a similar role in 'Wild Dog', which is currently in the making.

Kartikeya is well walking in the footsteps of the senior actors. Versatile actor Sai Kumar will be playing a key role. Tanikella Bharani and Sudhakar Komakula are also on board. Music is by Prashant R Vihari for this untitled film.