Akhil commences shoot for film with Venky Atluri

Actor Akhil Akkineni commenced shoot for his upcoming film with Venky Atluri on Monday. This is Akhil's third film after 'Akhil: The Power of Jua' and 'Hello', which released last year. Akhil's father, Superstar Nagarjuna gave the first clap for the film as a symbolic gesture, before the shooting got underway in Hyderabad.

"We decided to launch the film on the occasion of Sri Rama Navami and there's already a lot of energy on the sets. The film will have a youthful feel to it with a mix of comedy, drama and emotions and Akhil is keen to get started on what promises to be a very special film," said a source from the film's production unit.

Produced by BVSN Prasad under SVCC banner, the yet-untitled film is set to release in the second half of the year. The female lead and other cast members are yet to be finalised.