Raj Kiran of 'Geethanjali' and 'Tripura' fame is all set to direct a thrilling drama that is based on true-life incidents. Titled 'Vishwamitra', the film was launched today on the occasion of NTR's Jayanthi. Madhavi Addanki and Rajinikanth S are the producers. Director Teja was the chief guest on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Raj Kiran said, "We are making this film on the basis of real incidents that happened in Switzerland and America. The film will be entertaining and curiosity-generating right from the first frame. The film will be as thrilling as my previous films. We will shoot it regularly from the third week of June. We have zeroed in on the right lead faces. Akella Vamshi Krishna, who directed 'Jakkanna', has decided to pen the dialogues as he loved the story."

The cinematography is by Anil Bhandari. Editing is by Upendra. Art direction is by Chinna. Story and screenplay are by Raj Kiran himself.