Mahesh Babu-Sukumar's combo film rights fetch fancy price

Hyderabad: Superstar Mahesh Babu's next Telugu movie, which is directed by Sukumar, is yet to be titled and the makers of this film are yet to release its first look posters and trailers, but the film goers' craze has already soared up to sky high and its distribution rights have got great demand in the market. If we are to go by the latest buzz in the film nagar, its theatrical rights for Karnataka area have been sold for a whopping price.

Reports suggest that RNR Films, which had earlier distributed Dookudu in Karnataka, has now bought the Karnataka area rights of Mahesh Babu-Sukumar's combo project for a phenomenal price. As per reports, this leading distribution house has bagged rights for approximately Rs 4.5 crores. Trade pandits in T-Town feel that this is the highest amount paid ever for Prince's movie in this area.

This untitled film is said to be a psychological thriller and Mahesh Babu will be seen in a brand new avatar, which the makers have kept under wraps. Newcomer Krithi Sanon is playing Mahesh Babu's love interest in it. Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music for the film, which is produced by Dookudu fame Ram Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the banner of 14 Reels Entertainment.

However, the shooting of the film is currently going on in Hyderabad and the action sequences are reportedly being shot under the supervision of the stunt master, who has earlier worked with Salman Khan in his Blockbuster movie Ek Tha Tiger. Very soon the film unit will head to London for a new shooting schedule. The movie is likely to release on Mahesh Babu's birthday on August 9.