Jagapathi Babu Joins Cast of Dulquer Salmaan's Upcoming Romantic Film DQ41
In exciting news for Telugu cinema fans, veteran actor Jagapathi Babu has officially joined the cast of the much-anticipated romantic entertainer tentatively titled DQ41. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Pooja Hegde in lead roles and is directed by Ravi Nelakuditi.
Birthday Announcement Marks Special Addition
The makers of DQ41 chose a particularly special day to announce Jagapathi Babu's involvement in the project. On February 12, 2026, which marked the actor's 64th birthday, the production team took to their official X (formerly Twitter) handle to extend birthday wishes while confirming his participation.
The social media post read: "Happy Birthday to the versatile @IamJagguBhai Garu. The world of DQ41 gets special with your addition. -Team #DQ41. #SLVC10 Starring @dulQuer, @hegdepooja, @meramyakrishnan, @Dheekshiths. Directed by @ravinelakuditi9. Music by @gvprakash. Cinematography by #AnayOmGoswamy. Editing by #KotagiriVenkateswaraRao. Production design by @artkolla. Produced by @sudhakarcheruk5 under @SLVCinemasOffl. Co-produced by @innamuri8888."
Film Launch and Production Details
DQ41 officially went into production in August 2025, following a grand launch ceremony in Hyderabad that featured a traditional pooja. The event attracted several prominent figures from the Telugu film industry, including:
- Natural Star Nani, who gave the clap for the mahurat shot
- Director Buchi Babu, who switched on the camera
- 'Dasara' director Srikanth Odela, who blessed the team
Dulquer Salmaan shared images from the launch event on social media, describing the project as "a heartwarming contemporary love story" that was launched with great fanfare.
Cast and Creative Team
The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast and technical team:
- Lead Actors: Dulquer Salmaan and Pooja Hegde
- Supporting Cast: Jagapathi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, and Deekshith Shetty in significant roles
- Director: Ravi Nelakuditi
- Music Director: GV Prakash
- Cinematographer: Anay Om Goswamy
- Editor: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
- Production Designer: Art Kolla
Pan-India Release Plans
The makers have ambitious plans for DQ41, intending to release the film across India in five different languages. This strategic approach aims to maximize the film's reach and appeal to diverse audiences nationwide.
Jagapathi Babu, who continues to maintain a busy schedule, will also appear in the upcoming film Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, scheduled for release on April 30, 2026.
The addition of the seasoned actor to DQ41's cast adds considerable depth and experience to what promises to be a significant romantic entertainer in the Indian film landscape.
