Actor Nithiin's romantic entertainer, Bheeshma, which features Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead, was launched on Wednesday. “The principal shooting will commence from June 20 in Hyderabad. The makers are planning to release the film in December this year," informs a source from the production team.

Directed by Venky Kudumula, Bheeshma deals with the rampant food adulteration issue. Produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and presented by PDV Prasad, the film also features Naresh VK, Kalyani Natarajan, Raghu Babu and Sampath in supporting roles. Mahati Swara Sagar, who earlier scored music for Venky’s debut directorial, Chalo, has been roped in as the music composer for this film.

Meanwhile, Nithiin is soon expected to start shooting for his another film under the direction of Chandrasekhar Yeleti, while Rashmika is awaiting the release of the political drama, Dear Comrade on July 26.