First look of Vijayashanti from Sarileru Neekevvaru revealed

The first look poster of veteran Vijayashanti, who has returned to face the arc lights after 13 years with Mahesh Babu’s upcoming Telugu film Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), was released on Saturday, 26 October.

The poster features Vijayashanti seated in a chair with her hands crossed and fearlessly making eye contact with someone. She has a sly smirk on her face.

In the film, she is rumoured to be playing the role a professor called Bharathi. Rashmika Mandanna plays the leading lady.

Vijayashanti’s last on screen appearance was in 2006 film, Nayudamma. She’s widely popular for her action-based films such as Pratighatana (1985) and Karthavyam (1990) among others.

When Vijayashanti joined the sets for shoot in August, director Anil Ravipudi took to Twitter to welcome her.

"After 13 years, it's makeup time for Vijayashanti garu. Nothing has changed in all these 13 years. Same discipline, same attitude and same dynamism. Welcome on board Vijayashanti garu," Anil had said.

In Sarileru Neekevvaru, Mahesh Babu plays an army major. In August, the first glimpse of his character was unveiled via a special video. The film has been confirmed to hit the screens during Sankranti festival in 2020.

The project, being produced by Dil Raju and AK Entertainments, marks the maiden collaboration of Mahesh and Anil Ravipudi.

Meanwhile, Mahesh’s last release Maharshi (2019)grossed over Rs200 crore at the box-office. The film, which also stars Pooja Hegde, featured Mahesh in the role of a multimillionaire who takes up farming for the sake of his best friend.