Script reading sessions of mega hero Varun Tej’s new film in the direction of sensible director Sekhar Kammula have finally begun.

Malayalam actress Sai Pallavi, who achieved stardom with her debut film ‘Premam’, is making Tollywood debut with this romantic comedy. The film is about an unconventional love story of an American man and a Telangana woman.

Varun Tej has today shared a picture on social media to let fans know that the script reading sessions have commenced. The film will go on floors on 25th of this month. Dil Raju is producing the film on Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. The untitled film will release towards the end of this year.

Varun Tej will simultaneously be shooting for Sreenu Vaitla’s ‘Mister’.

Mega Prince Varun Tej has established a unique identity for himself within a short span of time, with his story selection and acting abilities. Sekhar Kammula is known for making clean entertainers that attract young adults as well as family audiences. The two of them will now be working with noted producer Dil Raju along with Premam fame Sai Pallavi as the leading actress for their upcoming movie. Marthand K Venkatesh is the editor, and Vijay Kumar is the cinematographer for the movie.

Dil Raju said ” Sekhar Kammula is a wonderful narrator and Varun has already established a name for himself. I am happy to announce a project with them”. It is a soft romantic love story which revolves around an NRI who falls in love with a girl from Telangana. The film will start rolling from July 25th. By the end of August, the Telangana scenes in the movie will be wrapped up. Shooting will go in the USA in October, and the total shoot will be wrapped up in that schedule. The movie is going to be readied for a release in December, said producer Dil Raju.

Having won accolades for a role as Malar in Malayalam film Premam, Sai Pallavi is all set to make her debut in Telugu cinema. It would be interesting to see if Pallavi makes a mark in the Telugu industry like she did in Malayalam industry with Premam. Meanwhile, Madonna Sebastian will be introduced in the Premam remake, and Anupama Parameshwaran has become a familiar face among Telugu audiences, after her role in A..Aa. And, here comes Sai Pallavi now.

Looks like, Tollywood is in Premam hangover more than the Mollywood.

Bollywood actress Aditi RaoHydari, whose name card was seen in a handful of films like Yeh Saali Zindagi, Wazir, Delhi 6, Fitoor, etc. has got the lucky opportunity of bagging the lead heroine role in the new film of veteran director Mani Ratnam.

The ace filmmaker has finally found the perfect actress to play the lead in his upcoming film starring Karthi as male lead. Mani Ratnam has found Aditi as an immediate replacement for SaiPallavi, the beautiful Malayalam actress who has become popular with ‘Premam’, walked out.

A source close to Mani Ratnam confirmed that Aditi and Karthi will pair in the new film. Aditi was in Chennai the other day for a fashion show, and she is said to have met Mani to finalize the film.

Even though Aditi has her roots in Hyderabad, the hottie is yet to act in a straight Telugu film.