TV host and actor Kirik Keerthi has finalised Shwetha Prasad as the heroine of his directorial debut, Preethi Maduve Ithyaadi, which also stars Likith Shetty. 

Shwetha first caught viewers’ attention with her stint on the small screen in Srirathstu Shubamastru, and later became a household name with the teleserial, Radha Ramana. She made her transition to the big screen with Kalbettada Darodekoraru. 

The makers plan to start the shooting of Preethi Maduve Ithyaadi by mid-March. 

Kirik Keerthi, who earlier worked as a radio professional and appeared on Bigg Boss Kannada as a contestant, also forayed into acting. Apart from directing the film, he has taken up production responsibilities as well. 

However, an official announcement of the cast and crew of Preethi Maduve Ithyaadi has not been made yet.

Meanwhile, Likith, who has earned a name in the Tulu film industry, has completed shooting for Family Pack. The film has him collaborating with Arjun Kumar for the second time, after Sankashta Kara Ganapathi. It is bankrolled by PRK Productions.