R ARIVANANTHAM
Tamil film Varisu, starring Talapathy Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna, is slated to be released on the occasion of Pongal Festival or Makar Sankranti next year.
Titled Vaarasudu in Telugu, the upcoming movie is directed by Vamshi Paidipally. Dil Raju and Shirish have produced the film under their production house Sri Venkateswara Creations.
- Prabhu, Sarath Kumar, Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, Srikanth, Shaam, Yogi Babu, Sangeetha and Samyuktha act in key roles.
Sankranti is the biggest festival in Telugu-speaking states, as well as in Tamil Nadu, thus the makers are looking forward to capitalising on the festival season, according to a press release issued by the makers on Diwali.
Paidipally (Yevadu, Maharishi) has penned the story of the movie, in association with Hari and Ashishor Solomon. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna, Varisu is in the last leg of shooting.
Billed as a wholesome entertainer, the movie stars Prabhu, Sarath Kumar, Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, Srikanth, Shaam, Yogi Babu, Sangeetha and Samyuktha in key roles.
