Director Venky Kudumula, who delivered successful films like Bheeshma and Chalo, has recently ventured into production with a youthful entertainer under his What Next Productions banner titled Itlu Arjuna.

Surprising everyone, the filmmaker has now shared a pic in which he is seen along with 2026 T20 World Cup hero Tilak Varma. Venky Kudumula even wore the World Cup medal presented to the Indian middle-order batsman, and netizens are pleasantly surprised to see the rapport between the film and cricket celebrities.

Taking to his X, Venky wrote, “This medal is a dream built over years of hard work. Thank you Tilakuuuu, my brother for life, for letting me share that moment. So proud of you, always.”