Upendra’s next film with director Shashank will officially start with a script pooja, which is being held today. Bankrolled under the director’s home banner, Shashank Cinemas, the makers have planned a grand muhurath on Upendra’s birthday (September 18), after which they are planning to go on floors with the yet-to-be-titled project.

Shashank has penned a unique social drama for the Real Star, keeping in mind today’s scenario. This will be the director’s ninth film, and rumours are rife that he has approached Nishivika Naidu to play the female lead. However, no official confirmation has been made. The model-turned-actor is now shooting for Gentleman, featuring Prajwal Devaraj and Ramarjuna, and a film alongside Anish Tejeshwar.

Upendra, who was last seen in R Chandru’s directorial, I Love You, is currently shooting for DN 
Maurya’s Buddhivantha — a film produced by T R Chandrashekar under Crystal Paark Cinemas.