Leela Muhurat

A new film starring Vasishta, Nikesha Patel, Iniya, Radha Ravi, Brahmanandam, Ali, Venu Madhav, Ganesh Prashanth, Avinash and Santhamma in the key roles, titled ‘Leela’ has taken off on Friday, February 6, at Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad. C Kalyan sounded the clap board for the muhurath shot. L Ananth and Ramalingayya are producing the film on RJ Combines banner with JKS as director.

Speaking on the occasion, director JKS said, “We have filmed two songs of the film which is being made simultaneously in three languages. It’s a thriller genre film. Ali, Brahmanandam and Venu Madhav will have some comedy scenes that are sure going to leave the audience in splits. We are planning to rope in Sunil Shetty to do a cameo. We will start the shooting of Telugu version from tomorrow. Two songs will be filmed in Goa and one song will be filmed in abroad.”

Nikesha Patel said, “It’s an amazing story. I was thrilled by the script. Producers are making the film with passion. We have got wonderful tunes for the film.”

Vasishta said, “I played villain role in over 8 films in Kannada. This is my first film in Telugu. I’m so happy to be working in Telugu.”

Producer Ananth said, “we did very hard work to make the film. I’m new to the field of film industry. I settled here with the support of my friends and relatives.”

Speaking at the film launch function, Ramalingayya said, “Director JKS is a good friend of mine. The story of this thriller movie revolves around 8 characters. We are about to shoot the film in a specially designed set in Vizag.”

Addressing the gathering, music composer Sujith Shetty said, “There are three songs in the film. We have already readied tunes for two songs.”

Cinematography: Jai Anand; Stunt: KD Venkatesh; Editor: Srikanth; Dance: Pradeep Anthony.