Ravi Teja leads the Irumudi cast as Ayyappa Swamy, with Priya Bhavani Shankar credited as Kaveri and Baby Nakshatra as Manamma. Sai Kumar, Swasika Vijay, Ajay Ghosh and Ramesh Indira are among the film’s wider ensemble.
Shiva Nirvana’s Telugu action drama is scheduled to release in Indian theatres on August 21, 2026, following an August 20 overseas premiere.
Irumudi cast and characters
| Actor | Character or role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ravi Teja | Ayyappa Swamy | Lead cast |
| Priya Bhavani Shankar | Kaveri | Lead cast |
| Baby Nakshatra | Manamma | Principal cast |
| Sai Kumar | Character name not announced | Principal cast |
| Swasika Vijay | Character name not announced | Announced cast |
| Ajay Ghosh | Character name not announced | Announced cast |
| Ramesh Indira | Character name not announced | Announced cast |
| Rajkumar Kasireddy | Character name not announced | Announced cast |
| Karthik Adusumilli | Character name not announced | Announced cast |
| Ramana Bhargav | Character name not announced | Announced cast |
| Meesala Lakshaman | Character name not announced | Announced cast |
| Kishore Kumar Polimera | Character name not announced | Announced cast |
Ravi Teja as Ayyappa Swamy
Ravi Teja plays Ayyappa Swamy, the father at the centre of the story. The premise follows a man with a violent past who lives with his daughter near a waterfall and agrees to undertake Ayyappa Deeksha at her request.
That spiritual commitment gives the role a different emotional engine from a straightforward action lead. The film is built around the tension between his past, his bond with his daughter and the discipline demanded by the pilgrimage.
Priya Bhavani Shankar as Kaveri
Priya Bhavani Shankar is credited as Kaveri and is the film’s female lead. The campaign places her alongside Ravi Teja in the family setting, but a full character profile for Kaveri has not been released.
Baby Nakshatra as Manamma
Baby Nakshatra plays Manamma. She is the daughter whose request pushes her father toward Ayyappa Deeksha, making the father-daughter relationship central to the film’s spiritual transformation.
Sai Kumar, Swasika Vijay and the supporting cast
Sai Kumar is part of the principal cast, while Swasika Vijay, Ajay Ghosh, Ramesh Indira and Rajkumar Kasireddy add experienced performers to the ensemble. Their character names have not been announced.
Karthik Adusumilli, Ramana Bhargav, Meesala Lakshaman and Kishore Kumar Polimera are also credited. Further character names remain unannounced.
Who is directing Irumudi?
Shiva Nirvana directs and writes Irumudi. Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar produce the film for Mythri Movie Makers. G. V. Prakash Kumar composes the music, Vishnu Sarma handles cinematography and Prawin Pudi edits the film.
Irumudi cast FAQ
Who plays the lead role in Irumudi?
Ravi Teja leads Irumudi as Ayyappa Swamy.
Who does Priya Bhavani Shankar play in Irumudi?
Priya Bhavani Shankar is credited as Kaveri.
Who plays Manamma in Irumudi?
Baby Nakshatra plays Manamma.
When is Irumudi releasing in theatres?
Irumudi is scheduled to release in Indian theatres on August 21, 2026.