Marking the birthday of Sai Dharam Tej, the first look of his up-and-coming movie 'Winner' was released at the stroke of midnight. Coming in the direction of Gopichand Malineni and produced by Lakshmi Narasimha Productions's Srinivas (Bujji) and Tagore` Madhu, the entertainer has Rakul Preet Singh as the female lead, while music is by SS Thaman.

The news is that the movie will hit the screens on Feb 24 next year, marking the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. Since February is a month without much competition, hope Teju is gonna reign 'supreme'.

Director Gopichand says, "The subject pertains to the efforts of a youth to win his parents and soulmate. Thaman's music is coming out very well. There are going to be five songs and a bit song."

The producer says, "The title is apt for the story. Our hero, too, is a positive person. We will shoot a schedule in Hyderabad from Oct 17-28. We will shoot another schedule in Paris from Nov 3-22. The songs will be shot in Ukraine. The climax will be shot in Istanbul. The writing by Abburi Ravi and Sreedhar Seepana will be a big asset. Veligonda Srinivas' story is very good."

After 'Ism', Jagapathi Babu is playing an important role here. Mukesh Rishi, Ali and Vennela Kishore are part of the cast.

Cinematography is by Chota K Naidu. Editing is by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. Art direction is by AS Prakash.