Adarsh and Chitra Shukla unite for a family entertainer, editor Anthony M to direct

Newcomer Adarsh and actress Chitra Shukla are coming together for a new film. Editor Anthony M will be making his directorial debut with the project that was formally launched today at Ramanaidu Studio, Hyderabad. Chetan Maisuria, who has written the story, will also produce the film under Chetan Raj Films. Film industry veteran Ramesh Prasad clapped for the muhurat shot at the project launch event today.

The editor-turned-director Anthony M calls the yet-to-be-titled film a family entertainer filled with elements of suspense and crime. Anthony, who has worked as an editor for films of SS Rajamouli in the past, will helm the film based on true incidents. Adarsh, Chitra Shukla immediately gave a nod to the film after hearing a brief narration of their characters, he said. "I'm happy to direct my first film under Chetan Raj films," Anthony stated.

Debutant Adarsh, excited about the project, said that the story is a potpourri of emotions, humour and is exactly what he expected from his launchpad. "I'm looking forward to working with senior artistes for the movie," the newcomer mentioned. Chitra Shukla, who was earlier seen in Rangula Ratnam and Uniki, spoke fondly about her character in the entertainer and said it had adequate scope to bring the best out of her as a performer. "I work on every film like a newcomer with the same excitement. I'm confident about this (film)," she added.

Chetan Maisuria couldn't hide his excitement and said the film had a thrilling story, voicing his confidence that it would shape up well on the screen too. Actors Bharani, Srikanth Iyengar, who play supporting roles in the film, congratulated Anthony for turning a director after an extensive stint as an editor. Rupesh Shetty, Jaya Shree, Sudarshan and Sanjay Reddy are also part of the cast. Gopi Sunder scores the music for the untitled film, which will have cinematography by Venkata Hanuma Narisetti. Dattu-Sashi have written the dialogues and Kishore Kumar M is the editor.