Actor Chiranjeevi’s new Telugu film with director Koratala Siva was officially launched on Tuesday, 8 October on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, the makers announced.
The yet-untitled project, dubbed Chiru 152, will be jointly produced by Konidela Production Company and Matinee Entertainments. This project will mark the maiden collaboration of Chiranjeevi and Koratala Siva.
The launch ceremony was attended by Chiranjeevi’s mother Anjana Devi, son Ram Charan and wife Surekha among others.
The genre of the project is yet unknown; however, reliable sources have confirmed that it’ll be an action drama. Siva is best known for directing blockbuster films such as Mirchi (2013), Srimanthudu (2015) and Bharat Ane Nenu (2018).
The film, which is expected to go on the floors next month, will have cinematography by Tirru while Sreekar Prasad will take care of editing. Suresh Selvarajan will handle the production design.
Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi is basking in the success of his latest release Syeraa Narasimha Reddy (2019), which has grossed over Rs200 crore worldwide in its opening weekend.
Directed by Surender Reddy, Syeraa Narasimha Reddy is the story of Kurnool-based freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy and his fight against the British for independent India.
The film, produced by Ram Charan on a budget of Rs275 crore, also stars Sudeep, Vijay Sethupathi, Tamannaah Bhatia, Anushka Shetty and Nayanthara.