Majnu is a 2016 Telugu-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by Virinchi Varma. It features Nani, Anu Emmanuel, and Riya Suman in the lead roles. The film was released worldwide on 23 September 2016. Made on a budget of ₹16 crore, the film grossed more than ₹58 crore. Both Anu and Riya made their Telugu debut through this film.

Raj Madiraju is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and producer. In a career spanning about 20 years, he predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. In 2011 and 2012, he wrote and directed Rushi, for which he won the Nandi Award for Best Story Writer.