Nikhil Vs Ravi Teja during this Christmas week

HYDERABAD: Actor Nikhil is high on the success of his recent film Karthikeya 2. Before Karthikeya 2, Nikhil used to be a tier-2 hero in Tollywood. After Karthikeya 2's success, he got nationwide recognition. Now, there will be huge anticipation around his next film.

Nikhil's next release will be 18 Pages. Directed by Surya Prathap, this romantic drama features Anupama Parameswaran as the female lead. Now, the makers have announced that the film will be released on December 18.

During this Christmas festive week, Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja's Dhamaka is also getting released. It hits the screens on December 23.

Generally, Nikhil prefers solo releases and doesn't like to compete with other heroes. But after Karthikeya's success, he is not afraid of anyone and is ready to clash with any film.

Moreover, Nikhil is now trending in the tinsel town more than Ravi Teja. So, we can expect his film to do well even if it is competing with Ravi Teja's Dhamaka.