Nithiin’s Alias Rukmini begins shoot in Hyderabad

Natural Star Nani has turned producer for Alias Rukmini, starring Nithiin, with principal photography starting today in Hyderabad. The film is directed by Dandoraa fame Murali Kanth Devasoth and produced by Deepthi Ganta under Unanimous Productions. Nani is presenting the project. Sources from 123telugu.com report the shoot was scheduled to begin tomorrow, while telugu360.com and m9.news confirm it started on the day of the announcement.

The team is shooting key scenes on specially designed indoor sets to craft a distinct visual style. Music is by Vijay Bulganin, and cinematography is handled by Jomon T. John. The makers plan tightly packed schedules to complete the film quickly.

Alias Rukmini is seen as a relaunch for Nithiin after a string of box office failures, according to telugu360.com. The story details are being kept secret, but Nithiin plays a character at the centre of the narrative. The film is targeting a theatrical release in the first half of 2027.