While on M S Raju, it has to be mentioned that he is now making a film under the Sumanth Arts Banner. No, this time around, he is directing a film.

The film will be his debut venture and he is starting with the remake of a Kannada hit. He is making it in association with SPR Entertainments. The film had grossed about Rs 45 crore in Karnataka.

Now, M S Raju’s film is being readied for a Sankranti release. Earlier, M S Raju had released Okkadu in 2003, Varsham in 2004, Nuvvostanante Nennodantana for 2005 Sankranti.

This year, he is turning a director and says that the film will have good music and action like all his films. The film also highlights the importance of sacrifice and love, he says.

The film’s shooting will be completed by December 20 and the audio launch is being planned for December 14. Music of the film is by Kamalakar and cinematography is by Sekhar Joseph.