Durgaa Muhurat

Producers Varun Kumar and Swetha Lana launched a new film titled 'Durgaa' featuring Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and Hansika as lead pair on their banner Sri Subha Swetha Films banner. The film will be directed by Srinivas Reddy. C Kalyan is the presenter. The film launch took place this morning (February 6, 2014) at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. D Ramanaidu sounded the clap board for the muhurat shot on the lead pair while K Raghurama Krishnamraju switched on the camera and V V Vinayak directed the shot.

C Kalyan said, "For the first time I've launched a film on my children's names and myself being the presenter. 'Durgaa' will be made with mass elements along with entertainment. This will be a landmark movie for Naga Chaitanya just like 'Shiva' to Nagarjuna. Srinivas Reddy prepared the script in his style of comedy. The movie was supposed to hit floors four months ago. Regular shooting will commence on 24th and continue till July. There are altogether five songs. The movie will definitely be as per the Akkineni fans' expectations. We are planning to release the film for Ramzan."

Writer Akula Shiva said, "Durgaa is the story with full entertainment. The film will have good message along with commercial elements. The film will definitely become as popular as its title. The film will definitely attract Akkineni fans."

Director Srinivas Reddy said, "It's a mass entertainer mixed with rib tickling comedy. character and looks will be very different in this film. Hansika has scope for performance along with glamour. I haven't done a mass film so far in my career. So my wish will get fulfilled with this film."

Allu Aravind, KS Rama Rao, Ammi Raju, Ashok Kumar, Alankar Prasad and others also attended this event.

Cast: Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, Hansika, Brahmanandam, Krishna Bhagawan, Jaya Prakash Reddy, Raghu Babu, Satyam Rajesh, Kondavalasa, Amith, Fish Venkat, etc.

Story & dialogues: Akula Shiva; Camera: Vijay C Kumar; Music: SS Thaman; Co-producer: CV Rao; Producers: Varun Kumar & Swetha Lana; Story, screenplay & direction: Srinivas Reddy.