After drawing accolades for her performance in a tom-boyish boxer’s role in Guru, actor Ritika Singh will next be seen in a romantic-actioner being directed by Kishore Tirumala, according to reports. Tentatively titled Chitralahari (Bar and Restaurant), the actor will feature as one of the female leads opposite Sai Dharam Tej. This will be the duo’s first combination.

“Kishore Tirumala has narrated the script to Ritika over the phone, and she is pleased with the story and her characterisation. Her dates are being worked out and if everything goes as planned, she will sign the dotted line shortly,” informs a source.

The film which is in the last stages of pre-production delves into the father-son relationship. The makers are planning to begin the principle shooting either in late July or early August, and are currently on the lookout for other female lead. Mythri Movie Makers will produce this film.