Varun Tej's Korean Kanakaraju slated for Aug 7 release, stirs height-difference memes

Indian actor Varun Tej returns with the horror‑comedy "Korean Kanakaraju", directed by Merlapaka Gandhi and produced by UV Creations and First Frame Entertainments. The film, featuring music by Thaman S and a female lead cast as Ritika Nayak (with earlier promotional material showing Daksha Nagarkar), is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 7, 2026.

Promotional buzz has focused on Varun Tej’s 6 ft 3 in stature, which makes his on‑screen pairing with the considerably shorter heroine a viral talking point. Social‑media users have shared memes comparing the height gap to mythological giants, while the director noted that camera angles and standard set tricks can mitigate the visual disparity.

Varun Tej, who has endured a series of box‑office setbacks, is also recovering from a recent injury sustained while training for his next project, the period sports drama "Bhari". The new film is viewed as a pivotal comeback for both the actor and director, who last saw theatrical failure with "Like, Share & Subscribe" in 2022.