‘Alias Rukmini’: Nithiin’s new look unveiled ahead of December 4 release

Hyderabad: The makers of director Murali Kanth Devasoth’s upcoming Telugu entertainer ‘Alias Rukmini’ on Saturday revealed actor Nithiin’s look as the young Krishna in the film, much to the delight of his fans.

Taking to his X timeline, Nithiin shared a video clip showing him appearing as a youngster in the film. He wrote, “Every love story has a ‘before’. Young Krishna. A dreamer. A whole new me. Reintroducing Krishna from #AliasRukmini. In cinemas worldwide December 4th.”

In the video, Nithiin is introduced as Krishna in a new avatar. It shows what Krishna’s life was like before Rukmini came into his world.

The video begins with director Murali Kanth Devasoth talking to Aafiya Sayed, who plays Rukmini in the film, about young Krishna. He explains to her that the place where they are seated is what made Krishna who he is. The conversation ends with the director asking Aafiya whether she would want to see how Krishna looked 10 years ago, if given a chance. She replies, “Yes”, and actor Nithiin, looking several years younger, appears on the scene.

It may be recalled that the film’s unit wrapped up its first shooting schedule in September this year.

Sources close to the film’s unit had said the first shooting schedule lasted 10 days. “The team shot some crucial scenes involving the lead cast,” the sources had said, adding that actor Nithiin had participated in the shoot along with Sai Kumar, Harsha Vardhan and some other prominent actors.

The film, which is being presented by well-known Telugu actor Nani, is being produced by Deepthi Ganta.

The film has triggered excitement among fans ever since the makers released its title teaser.

The title teaser began with a voiceover. From the voices heard, it was evident that director Murali was having a conversation with actor Nani about the film.

Director Murali tells Nani that the film is about Krishna. Visuals then begin to appear in the title teaser.

Nithiin is seen sleeping while sitting on a chair. The visuals that follow give the impression that he is a writer of books on sensual topics.

Nani stops director Murali and says, “Wait a second. You said this was Krishna’s story.” He then reels out the titles of the books shown and highlights the fact that all of them have been written by Rukmini.

“Who is this Rukmini?” Nani asks the director. However, it is Nithiin, who has been sleeping until then, who answers the question. He says, “Rukmini is my wife.” Nani is heard saying, “I love this script. When do we start to shoot?”

The film has a strong technical team backing it. Cinematography is by Jomon T John, while the music is by Vijai Bulganin. Srujana Adusumilli is the editor of the film, which has costumes by Rekha Boggarrapu. The film is being co-directed by Ramana Madhavaram.

The film, which has triggered huge expectations among fans, is slated to hit screens worldwide on December 4 this year.