Preetika Rao, who is pairing up with Varun Sandesh for an yet to be titled film, was also selected as one of the key artistes for 'Bajawada Rowdylu' directed by Vivek and produced by Ram Gopa Varma and Kirankumar Koneru, with Naga Chaitanya as hero.

Preetika Rao is the sister of Amrita Rao, who played heroine in 'Atithi' opposite Maheshbabu. Preetika Rao earlier worked for 'Chikku Bukku' in which Arya and Shriya in the lead roles, which was made in Tamil.

It is learnt that she had come to take part in the shooting very recently, though she signed the dotted line long ago and she was asked not to divulge any of the details about the story and scenes of the film and any other information pertaining to the film.

Presently the shooting of the film is in progress at Vijayawada and will continue there till July 31. Prabhu, Mukhesh Rushi, Abhimanyu Singh and Ajay are playing the other lead roles in the movie.