The makers of Mahesh Babu and Keerthy Suresh's upcoming film Sarkaru Vaari Paata have kick-started the countdown for the film's release on May 12. On Tuesday, they took to Twitter to announce that the shoot of the movie, except for a song, has been completed. 

The team has also released a new still of Mahesh from the film and urged the fans to brace themselves for exciting updates. "Sarkaru Vaari Paata completes its shoot except for a song. Get ready for exciting updates (sic)," tweeted the film's official handle.

Directed by Prasauram Petla (Bujji), Sarkaru Vaari Paata was shot extensively in Hyderabad, Goa, Spain, and Dubai. The makers have recently released two songs from the film — Kalaavathi, which is being crooned by Sid Sriram, and Penny sung by Nakash Aziz.

Bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, 14 Reels Plus, and GMB Entertainment, Sarkaru Vaari Paata has music by S Thaman and the film is poised to release in theatres on May 12.

After Sarkaru Vaari Paata, Mahesh will collaborate with SS Rajamouli for a forest adventure, while Keerthy Suresh has a bevy of films, including Chiranjeevi's Bholaa Shankar, Dasara and Maamannan.