With the shooting for the talkie part almost complete debutant director Hari Yeleti, a MS graduate from the US, held a press meet at Green Park Hotel to announce the film’s title.

“This film is the story of four friends after they graduate from a college. Ankith, Pallavi & friends (APF) is the film’s title. “Director Hari Yeleti said “it is my passion for films that made me comeback to India to pursue my dreams. We signed Nikhil long before Happy Days was released and I am happy that things have worked out for us. We are introducing Malini Dasari as a cinematographer with APF. She did her graduation from Pune and has won many awards for her work in short films and documentaries.” Hari also announced that newcomer Vinu Thomas was being introduced as a music director. “The music will be released this month and the film will be released in April” Hari announced. Hari Yeleti co produced the film along with Kishore Ganji, Raghu and Vekatesh Jakkampudi.

“Acting in APF was like working with my family” lead actor Nikhil said “I narrated the story to Sekhar Kammula and he encouraged me a lot to take up this film. I thank Sekhar Kammula for his help. This film is very entertaining with the emotions presented in a beautiful manner. It will be like a Shah Rukh Khan film. People will start calling me Ankith after watching this movie.”

The film co stars Megha Burman in the lead and also stars Venu, Surya and Pradeep in supporting roles. Vanamali has provided the lyrics for this film.