A devotional film ‘Sabari Gireesh Ayyappa’ under Sri Padmanabha Productions banner was launched today at Ramanaidu Studios, Hyderabad. Produced and directed by PV Ramana, the film features Sivaji Raja and Puja Roshan as the main cast. The muhurat shot was taken on the lead pair Sivaji Raja and Puja Roshan for which Dr D Ramanaidu tapped the clapboard while Hero Srikanth switched on the camera and TFPC President, Tammareddy Bharadwaja directed the first shot. The film will start its regular shooting from today, as it’s planned to be released in December first week being the Ayyappa Dheeksha season.

Speaking to the media the producer cum director PV Ramana opined that his main interest to make this film is to educate the public about the practical side of Ayyappa Dheeksha. People who are not aware about the importance of Ayyappa Dheeksha will get some hints as to why they are suppose to take this Dheeksha and how to follow it.

The film’s male lead Sivaji Raja said that the main story is about a person who deceived a woman as a devotee of Lord Ayyappa. After realizing his mistake how he comes out of all the struggles is the film about.

Music which plays a very important role in devotional films is rendered by Nani and camera which also plays a very vital role is handled by K Sivaram Reddy. Ashok Reddy is the choreographer. The film is presented by Balakoteswara Rao.

Cast: Shivaji Raja, Pooja Roshan, Krishna Bhagwan, Ranganath, Ranganath, Rajendra, KK Sharma, Pruthvi, Master Vijay, Devi Sri, Kondavalsa, Chitti.

Cast: Banner: Sri Padmanabha Production; Presented by: Bala Koteswararao; Exe. Pro.: Chandrababu; Camera: K. Sivareddy; Pro. Exe.: Mangarao; Co-Dir.: Hrithik Shankar; Make-Up: Lakshman; Costumes: Vasu; Art: Vijaykrishna; Stills: Suresh; PRO: Sriram; Dance: Ashok Reddy; Pro. Chief: Suribabu; Editor: Babu; Music: Nani; Producer & Director: PV Ramana.