Nithiin’s ‘Alias Rukmini’ completes filming ahead of December 4 release

Hyderabad: The makers of director Murali Kanth Devasoth’s upcoming Telugu entertainer ‘Alias Rukmini’, featuring actor Nithiin in the lead role, on Monday announced that the film’s shooting had been wrapped up.

Taking to Instagram, Unanimous Productions, the production house behind the film, wrote, “It’s a shoot wrap for #AliasRukmini. In 25days, let’s celebrate a beautiful film with unspoken emotions in theatres. In cinemas worldwide December 4th. Natural Star @nameisnani presents @actor_nithiin in #AliasRukmini. Written & Directed by @murali_kanth449.”

A day before Deepavali, the makers had released a video clip showing actor Nithiin’s look as young Krishna in the film.

Taking to X, Nithiin shared the video clip, which showed him appearing as a younger version of the character. 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 was introduced as Krishna in a new avatar. It showed what Krishna’s life was like before Rukmini entered 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 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 like to see how Krishna looked 10 years earlier, if given a chance. She replies, “Yes”, and Nithiin, appearing several years younger, enters the scene.

The film, presented by Telugu actor Nani, is being produced by Deepthi Ganta. It has generated excitement among fans ever since the makers released its title teaser.

The title teaser begins with a voiceover. From the voices heard, it is evident that director Murali is 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 teaser.

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

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

“Who is this Rukmini?” Nani asks the director. However, Nithiin, who has been sleeping until then, answers the question. He says, “Rukmini is my wife.” Nani is then 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, and Rekha Boggarrapu has designed the costumes. The film has been co-directed by Ramana Madhavaram.