Megastar Chiranjeevi’s nephew and Sai Dharam Tej’s younger brother Vaishnav Tej’s debut film was launched sometime back. After confirming Tamil star actor Vijay Sethupathi for an important role, the makers have now confirmed the female lead.

It is going to be a new face by name Krithi Shetty. She hails from Mangalore and this marks her screen debut too. Titled ‘Uppena’ the film will be directed by Buchi Babu Sana, who is an assistant of director Sukumar. The regular shooting of the film will commence from May 25th. ‘Rockstar’ Devi Sri Prasad will be composing music while Shamdat Sainudeen will handle the cinematography. Mythri Movie Makers is collaborating with director Sukumar’s Sukumar Writings banner for this film.

Cast: Panja Vaisshnav Tej, Vijay Sethupathi, Krithi Shetty
Written & Director: Buchi Babu Sana
Producers: Naveen Yerneni, Y Ravi Shankar, Mohan (CVM)
CEO: Cherry
Banner: Mythri Movie Makers, Sukumar Writings
Cinematography: Shamdat Sainudeen
Music director: Devi Sri Prasad
Editor: Naveen Nooli
Art Director: Monika Ramakrishna