Young hero Kartikeya Gummadikonda of RX100 fame is roped in for talented director Vikram Kumar’s next flick and it was launched recently. While Nani is playing the main lead in this film, there is a chance for 5 female leads, sources said.

But, why Vikram Kumar has roped in Kartikeya as an antagonist in this film? As per sources, Vikram Kumar took many names in consideration but finally the search was ended at Karitkeya as his muscled physique and screen presence has perfectly matched for Vikram Kumar's thoughts, sources revealed. On the other hand, while taking social media Vikram Kumar poured appreciations on Kartikeya and the young actor replied as he will try to do 100 per cent justice for the role.

Grapevine is even though it is a negative role, Kartikeya has a chance for one song and one of the 5 heroines will romance with him. ‘It is not just a villain role, it is more than that. Vikram Kumar designed Nani and Kartikeya Characters in an innovative way’ close sources to the film said.