Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, one of the most talked-about rumoured couples in the Telugu film industry, are set to reunite on screen for an exciting period drama.
Tentatively titled VD14, the film officially began shooting today in Hyderabad and is being mounted on a grand scale by Mythri Movie Makers. Reportedly, the pair have already started shooting for the film.
Vijay-Rashmika reunite for period film
This marks Vijay Deverakonda’s reunion with director Rahul Sankrityan after their successful 2018 film Taxiwaala. Rahul, who later helmed Shyam Singha Roy with Nani, has reportedly spent over three years preparing this ambitious project. The story is set between 1854 and 1878 during British rule in India, and will see Vijay portray a rustic Rayalaseema character – a first in his career. According to Filmfare’s source, “The film has a rooted story with a blend of edgy writing and strong emotions. Action too is an integral element of the narrative.”
Rashmika Mandanna is the female lead, making this her third collaboration with Vijay after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade. Their on-screen chemistry, coupled with ongoing real-life romance speculations, has already created a strong buzz around the project.
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Adding to the grandeur is an impressive technical team. Acclaimed international cinematographer Éric Gautier, known for The Motorcycle Diaries and Into the Wild, will handle cinematography. Music will be composed by the celebrated duo Ajay-Atul, famous for Sairat and Agneepath. In a surprising casting move, Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo, best known as the antagonist in The Mummy franchise, has joined the cast in an important role, as per Gulte.