Model-turned actor Nishvika Naidu seems to be quite popular in the Kannada industry lately. The actor, who started in Vaasu - Naan Pakka Commercial opposite Anish Tejeshwar and the Chiranjeevi Sarja-starrer Amma I Love You, has now been roped in for Guru Deshpande’s Paddehulli.

The film will mark the debut of K Manju’s son Shreyas and Nishvika has been paired opposite him. Touted to be a musical targeted at the youth, the film is set in the backdrop of Chitradurga and the surrounding places.

"I was particular about creating a local connect, and hence, I was looking for a beautiful and talented heroine, who is fluent in Kannada language and Nishvika fit the bill in every way," says Guru Deshpande. This will be her first role opposite a newcomer.

The makers have fixed March 11 as the launch date and will start rolling the project the following day when the lead cast along with other artistes join the sets.

Paddehulli has music by Ajaneesh B Loknath, cinematography by K S Chandrashekar and KM Prakash as its editor.