Sukumar backs Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s upcoming romantic entertainer

Telugu actor Siddhu Jonnalagadda's upcoming film #Siddhu10 was launched with a pooja ceremony in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Directed by Mohan B and produced by Sukumar and others, the romantic entertainer features Nayan Sarika as the female lead

Hyderabad: Telugu actor Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s next film, which is yet to be titled and is tentatively being referred to as #Siddhu10, went on the floors on Wednesday with a grand pooja ceremony attended by the film’s core team.

Popular producer Allu Aravind, father of Telugu star Allu Arjun, clapped the board for the first shot of the film, signalling its official launch. The makers disclosed that regular shooting for the film would begin later this month with the filming of a song sequence.

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The film, which is to be directed by Mohan B, has generated considerable interest as ace director Sukumar is one of its producers. Sukumar is producing the film in association with well-known producers Bunny Vas, Anmol Sharma and Ashok Bandireddy.

The film, which will be a romantic entertainer, features actress Nayan Sarika as the female lead.

Taking to his Instagram page to share images from the pooja ceremony, director and producer Sukumar wrote, “With divine blessings and boundless excitement. The journey of #Siddhu10 begins with a grand pooja ceremony. Shoot begins soon to bring a beautiful love story to life.”

The film will have music by three-time National Award-winning music director G V Prakash Kumar.

It may be recalled that director Mohan B, on Tuesday, had taken to his Instagram page to pen an emotional post ahead of the film’s launch.

He had said, “Every storyteller carries a dream within. Today, that dream takes its first step towards the silver screen. A new beginning, a new journey, and a dream turning into reality. Here’s to new beginnings! #SIDDHU10. A BEAUTIFUL COLLABORATION to celebrate the magic of LOVE. @sukumarwritings x @bvworksoffl Production No 2 is StarBoy #Siddhu10. Pooja Ceremony, Tomorrow, 11th Nov at 9:32 AM.”

Sources close to the unit said the filmmakers would announce the other members of the cast and crew shortly.