Spiritual Fervour Meets Heartfelt Drama: Devotional Feature Shivalayam Takes Off with Auspicious Pooja!
Blending spirituality, faith, and relatable human emotions, an upcoming Telugu devotional drama titled Shivalayam was officially launched with a traditional pooja ceremony at the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce in Hyderabad. Directed and produced by Venkat Reddy Nandi, the film features Rangasthalam fame Achanta Mahesh alongside Kanchana Deepthi Reddy in the lead roles.
The auspicious launch was attended by film personalities, artists, and well-wishers who extended their blessings to the team. For the honorary inaugural shot, Dil Ramesh switched on the camera, while actor Gharshana Srinivas sounded the clapboard. Prominent agriculturalist Kallem Narasimha Reddy also graced the occasion and conveyed his best wishes.
"Capturing the Divine Mysteries of Lord Shiva" – Director Venkat Reddy Nandi
Speaking at the launch event, director and producer Venkat Reddy Nandi shared the creative intent behind mounting the spiritual project:
*"We embarked on 'Shivalayam' to bring the divine miracles, glory, and pure devotional spirit of Lord Shiva to today's audience. We have spent considerable time developing this story, followed by rigorous pre-production over the past six months.
Our goal is to present a clean, emotionally gripping story that offers devotion, relatable drama, and wholesome entertainment. Regular shooting will officially commence this September, and we will reveal further details about the full narrative and shooting schedules soon."*
— Venkat Reddy Nandi
Praise & Confidence from the Cast
The supporting cast members expressed high confidence in the film's potential to connect with family and spiritually inclined audiences:
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Actor & Producer Lenkala Ashok Reddy: "Director Venkat Reddy garu has put in six months of dedicated groundwork during pre-production. Faith-based and devotional cinema always holds a special, cherished place in the hearts of Telugu viewers. I am playing a key role and believe 'Shivalayam' will achieve meaningful success."
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Actor Gharshana Srinivas: "The title 'Shivalayam' carries tremendous positive energy. Films and musical tracks centered around Lord Shiva have historically connected deeply with audiences. Marking Venkat Reddy garu's 11th directorial venture, this film is shaped with strong narrative beats and emotional depth that will entertain everyone."
Ensemble Cast & Technical Crafts
Alongside Achanta Mahesh and Kanchana Deepthi Reddy, Shivalayam features an experienced ensemble:
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Supporting Cast: Gharshana Srinivas, Lenkala Ashok Reddy, Muram Reddy Venkateswarlu, Kuppili Srinivasa Chari, Madhumathi Kokkanti, Mutyala Uma, Chitti Babu, and Dil Ramesh play pivotal roles.
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Technical Crew: Music and devotional rhythms are composed by Drums Ramu, with cinematography lensed by D. Yadagiri, choreography by Niharika Chowdary, and PRO duties managed by Ashok Dayyala.
With formal blessings secured and pre-production complete, Shivalayam is all set to roll its cameras across scenic spiritual locations starting September 2026.
