Irumudi is a 2026 Telugu action-drama directed by Shiva Nirvana and starring Ravi Teja in a restrained, emotional role as a flawed father who undertakes the Ayyappa Deeksha at his young daughter’s request. The film, which also features Priya Bhavani Shankar, Baby Nakshathra and Sai Kumar, weaves a strong father-daughter bond with themes of personal reform, spirituality and the need to protect and empower girls in a rural setting. Released on 21 August 2026, it has drawn praise for Ravi Teja’s sincere performance and heartfelt moments while noting some uneven pacing, and it opened strongly at the box office.
