The short teaser of 'Tholi Prema' may not give a hitherto unknown insight into 'first love', but the single line in the form of a song towards the end is revelatory as it suggests that we may well see a new Thaman.

Varun Tej keeps a self-absorbed and a bit of a poignant expression. In search of true love aka first love perhaps! After a true-blue rom-com like 'Fidaa', 'Tholi Prema' is surely a logical follow-up for him. Raashi Khanna is the heroine. Yesteryear heroine Suhasini Maniratnam, happening comedians Priyadarshi and Vidyullekha Raman and others are part of the cast.

This Prod No. 24 of BVSN Prasad has the cinematography is by George C Williams of 'Theri', 'Kaththi' and 'Raja Rani' fame. Navin Nooli is the editor.

Shot in India and London, the film has been directed by debutante Venky Atluri.

It will hit the screens on Feb 9.