Raj Tarun is up for the first theatrical release of the year. 'Power Play', starring him in the lead and helmed by Konda Vijay Kumar, will hit the screens on March 5.

The film is a crime-thriller in which the 'Orey Bujjiga' actor is seemingly in for a twist. 'Power Play', which has a reference to a sport, is replete with twists.

Bankrolled by Vanamalee Creations, it will be locking horns with Sundeep Kishan's 'A1 Express' (a sports-based actioner), 'Shaadi Mubarak' (a coming-of-age rom-com), 'A' (a mystery thriller) and a few other movies.

Featuring Hemal Ingle as the female lead, 'Power Play' also has Poorna, comedian Madhunandan, senior artiste Kota Srinivas Rao, and Raja Ravindra in its cast. Nandyala Ravi, who has been associated with the 'Gundejaari Gallanthayyinde' director for years, is its story and dialogue-writer. Music and cinematography are by Suresh Bobbili and I Andrew, respectively.