The youngest of the Akkineni clan, Akhil Akkineni, has already made tremendous buzz in Telugu film industry, even before making his debut in films. With Mahesh Babu calling him the next superstar of Tollywood, all eyes have been on Akhil's launch film directed by VV Vinayak and produced by actor Nithiin.
Earlier, it was rumoured that model turned actress Amyra Dastur has been roped to play Akhil's love interest, but it has been finally confirmed that great grand niece of veteran actress Saira Banu, Sayesha Saigal has been cast opposite Akhil Akkineni. Producer-actor Nithiin tweeted," Finally v found our heroine opp Akhil. Sayesha Saigal. Wishing both my actors all the good luck. Shoot starting soon."
Debutant Akhil expressed his excitement on Twitter as he tweeted," Excited to see all the fans on 14th. Having a big launch and we are all set to shoot from 16th. Vinayak garu is very confident and so am I."
Sayesha Saigal is already gearing up to make her Bollywood entry with Ajay Devgn's Shivaay. And now with a big South film in her kitty, the newbie is certainly a face to look forward this year.
