Krishnarjuna Yudham (2018) is a Telugu-language action comedy directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, featuring Nani in dual roles as Krishna, a carefree villager, and Arjun Jayaprakash, a flirtatious rockstar. The plot centers on their respective romantic pursuits of Riya, a doctor, and Subbalakshmi, a wildlife photographer. When both women are kidnapped by a human trafficking ring, Krishna and Arjun join forces to rescue them, leading to a series of adventurous events.

Despite Nani’s commendable performance, the film received mixed reviews, with critics pointing out flaws in the screenplay and pacing. The movie addresses serious issues like human trafficking but was criticized for not effectively conveying its message. At the box office, “Krishnarjuna Yudham” underperformed, recovering less than half of its production budget, marking a downturn in Nani’s career since 2014.