NTR’s new film, Shakati, in the direction of Meher Ramesh of Katri fame was launched on January 28, 2010 in a grand style at a golf club near Gachchibowli in Hyderabad. As Vyjayanthi Movies was formally launched on the same day 35 years ago by late NTR, producer Ashwini Dutt started this film with NTR Jr in grand style. K Raghavendra Rao, Dasari Narayana Rao and Krishnam Raju did the honours of sounding clapboard, switching on the camera and directing the first muhurat shot. NTR participated in the film’s muhurat but heroine Ileana could not attend the function.
Ashwini Dutt speaking to the media “35 Years ago, I started Eduruleni Manishi with Late NTR on our banner Vyjayanthi Movies. NTR also named the banner. So I have decided to launch this film with his grandson on this day. From NTR Sr to NTR Jr, this banner has produced some biggest blockbusters, worked with all big stars in Tollywood and best technicians in India. We are proud to start this new film, Shakti, on this occasion with NTR Jr with whom I have made two films already. There are no budget restrictions and no time frame for release date. I asked the director Ramesh to make this memorable film for all of us,” Ashwini Dutt said.
