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Bhatti Vikramarka launches shooting of film ‘Manima’ at Annapurna Studios

Hyderabad, Nov 15 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday formally inaugurated the shooting of the film ‘Manima’ at Annapurna Studios here by giving the customary muhurtham clap.
The film, based on the famous Puri Jagannath Temple, began production after special prayers.
Tarang, son of renowned music director and singer Vandemataram Srinivas, is playing a key role in the film. Produced under the banner of Sri Film Productions, the movie is directed by Naveen Nalla, with Amaresh Chandra Sarangi as producer.
On the occasion, Bhatti Vikramarka extended his best wishes to the film unit and expressed hope that the movie would emerge as a success and receive a good response from audiences.
Director Naveen Nalla and producer Amaresh Chandra Sarangi welcomed the Deputy Chief Minister with a bouquet and honoured him with a shawl.
Actors Prithvi, Vishnu, Sen Gupta, Kabir Duhan Singh, Bobby Mishra and others attended the film launch ceremony.
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