'Jathi Ratnalu' director Anudeep KV is currently doing Sivakarthikeyan-starrer 'Prince'. The Diwali release is in the last leg of production. It is a Telugu-Tamil bilingual.

In his latest interview, Anudeep said that his next film is going to be with Venkatesh if the senior actor accepts the story that he is going to pitch soon. He has written a story that combines comedy elements with emotions. The 'Narappa' and 'Drushyam 2' actor has been among his most favourites since long, the director revealed.

If Anudeep impresses Venky, it will be his first big-star film in Telugu. It seems the 'F3' actor will greenlight the project after seeing the box office result of 'Prince'.

'Prince' is produced by SVC LLP, Suresh Productions, and Shanthi Talkies, and has music by S Thaman. Manoj Paramahamsa is cranking the camera. The Diwali release will complete its shoot with the filming of a song.

Anudeep has written 'First Day First Show', which is hitting the screens on September 2. His friend Srikanth Reddy of 'Pitta Goda' fame is its hero.