Dulquer Salmaan launches Akhil Akkineni’s new film!

Akhil Akkineni is one of the most promising among the younger generation of actors in Telugu cinema at present. He is the son of Telugu superstar Nagarjuna and yesteryear actress Amala Akkineni. His last release Hello, directed by Vikram Kumar of ’24’ and ‘Manam’ fame was a successful affair at the box office.

Akhil’s new movie was launched earlier this week in Hyderabad with first clap by Nagarjuna and first shot initiated by Malayali star Dulquer Salmaan. The launch ceremony was a silent affair attended by Nagarjuna, Amala Akkineni, Dulquer, Sushanth and the film’s crew.

Dulquer is currently in Hyderabad for the dubbing of his debut Telugu movie Mahanati. The movie directed by Nag Ashwin is the biopic of legendary actress Savitiri. Keerthy Suresh plays the late actress’ role while Dulquer essays the role of popular actor Gemini Ganesan. With Mahanati, Dulquer is set to extend his popularity to the Telugu states as well.

Meanwhile, Akhil’s upcoming movie will be directed by Venky Atluri who made an impressive debut with ‘Tholi Prema’ this year. BVSN Prasad is producing the movie under the banner of SVCC banner. Regular shoot will be commencing only by May as the makers have not yet finalized the whole cast and crew. Composer SS Thaman will be handling the music department for this movie, touted to be a romantic entertainer.