Indiaglitz is the first to report that Jr NTR's brother-in-law Narne Nithin Chandra is gearing up for his acting debut in Telugu cinema with Chitram 1.1. Directed and produced by Teja, the film will be launched with an official pooja ceremony on April 18 in Hyderabad.

According to a source, Jr NTR and family along with several other dignitaries of Telugu cinema are expected to grace the launch. Narne Nithin has recently completed his acting workshop under the guidance of Teja and the newcomer is all pumped up for his debut.

The shooting of Chitram 1.1 will commence in Ramoji Film City in April and Teja is planning to shoot non-stop until the completion of the film. We hear the director is planning to release the film around Dasara. Besides Narne Nithin Chandra, Chitram 1.1 also has over 40 newcomers in pivotal roles.

The leading lady of the film is yet to be finalised. A sequel to Teja's 2000 youthful entertainer starring late Uday Kiran and Reema Sen, Chitram 1.1 has music by R P Patnaik.