TV actress Navya Swamy, who has transitioned into feature films with Butta Bomma, has been choosy with her assignments. Despite the immense popularity she garnered on the idiot box, Navya has just done just three films, including Butta Bomma. We hear she has now green-lit another movie.
A little birdie tells us that the actress will be seen in Ravi Teja’s landmark 75th film, which marks the directorial debut of writer Bhanu Bogavarapu. This will be the Mysore beauty’s second association with Ravi Teja after Ravanasura, where she played a small character. “Initially Ruhani Sharma was considered for this role but later the makers had a change of heart and approached Navya. Impressed by the role’s weight in the overall narrative, she has given her consent. She will be seen opposite Naveen Chandra, who plays the antagonist, in the film. She has already joined the sets,” adds the source.
Produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas in association with Srikara Studios, #RT75 is a proper popcorn entertainer set in the backdrop of Araku. Ravi Teja will be seen as an RPF (Railway Protection Force) officer in the film, which has been shot for a month so far, witnessing close to 40 percent of the shoot being wrapped up. The next schedule will begin in October first week in Hyderabad and will go on for more than three weeks. The unit will go outdoors for a 20-day schedule in December. It’s likely to be held in Kerala or Araku. With Sankranti release ruled out, the makers are looking to wrap up the entire shoot by February end and slot it for a summer release.
Sree Leela is cast opposite Ravi Teja in the film, a Bheems Ceciroleo musical.
