Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi resume shooting for Telugu film Love Story

Actors Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi resumed shooting for their upcoming Telugu film Love Story on Monday amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The makers have confirmed that they’ve taken all necessary preliminary precautions and are adhering to all safety guidelines set by the government.

The makers also shared a few stills from the sets and everyone in the frame is seen wearing a mask and maintaining physical distancing. Apparently, there are only 15 members on the set and the remainder portion of the film will be wrapped up in a single schedule.  

Love Story, which is directed by Sekhar Kammula, marks the maiden collaboration of Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi. However, Kammula and Sai Pallavi are joining hands for the second time. The latter made her Telugu debut with Fidaa (2017), which also starred Varun Tej and was a blockbuster.

Talking about the project, Kammula told the daily The Times of India in a recent interview, “It's a love story of a boy and girl who move to the city from their village to pursue their dreams.” He went on to reveal that the film will see Nag Chaitanya speak in Telangana dialect.  

"Naga Chaitanya has been trying to master the Telangana dialect for his part. He's completely surrendered himself with great interest to pull off his part. Also, Sai Pallavi could spring a surprise for the audience. I believe the lead pair's performances will stand out,” Kammula said.

The film, being produced by Ram Mohan Rao, is expected to hit the screens next year.

Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya will next team up with filmmaker Vikram K Kumar for a Telugu project titled Thank You (2021). The film was officially announced last month on the occasion of Nagarjuna’s birthday. The project will see Chaitanya and Vikram Kumar collaborating for the second time after Manam (2014), which also starred Nagarjuna and the late Nageswara Rao in key roles.