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No longer on social media but on the silver screen; Karthik Shankar to make Telugu film

The music of the film is composed by Mani Sharma, one of the leading music directors in India.

Hyderabad, First Published Oct 8, 2021, 3:38 PM IST

ShowKaarthik shankar, who is popular among Malayalees through short films and web series, is directing cinema for the first time in Telugu. The film is being produced by Kodi Divya’s daughter under the banner of Telugu legendary director Kodi Ramakrishna, who has directed over 140 films. This is the first time a Malayalee has done his first directorial venture in Telugu.

The pooja of the film was held today at Annapurna Studio, Hyderabad. Telugu young star Kiran Abbavaram is the hero. The heroine is Kannada actress Sanjana Anand. “I was in talks to make a film in Malayalam. That’s when the team of this film approached me after seeing my work. So I decided to do the first film in Telugu.

The music of the film is composed by Mani Sharma, one of the leading music directors in India. The shooting of the film will start in the first week of November. Allu Aravind was the chief guest. Raghavendra Rao directed the first shot. A.M. Ratnam switched on the camera. Rameshwaralinga Rao hit the first clap. PRO – Athira Diljith

Last Updated Oct 8, 2021, 3:44 PM IST

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