Actress Aafiya Sayed, who recently made her Bollywood debut with Prem Keetanu, is set to enter Telugu cinema with Alias Rukmini, starring alongside Nithiin. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on December 4, 2026.
Expressing her excitement, Aafiya said, “It feels surreal to be making my Telugu debut with ‘Alias Rukmini’. Murali Sir is an incredible visionary, and he and the team at Unanimous Productions are really committed to making something incredibly special.”
The Telugu drama is backed by actor Nani under his production house, Unanimous Productions. Produced by Nani and Deepthi Ganta and directed by Muralikanth Devasoth, the film marks another milestone in Aafiya’s acting career.
“Working alongside Nithiin, Nani Sir as a producer, it’s all really a huge privilege. We’re really making this film with a lot of heart and can’t wait to share it with the world on the 4th of December,” she added.
Recently, actress Raveena Tandon praised Aafiya for her Bollywood debut, describing herself as the “proudest Maasi”. Congratulating her on social media, Raveena applauded Aafiya’s dedication and determination, recalling how she had worked towards her goal while overcoming obstacles without losing focus.
Welcoming her to the film industry, Raveena wrote that seeing Aafiya on screen had made her immensely proud and wished her success and blessings for the journey ahead.