Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Devotional Telugu Film Shivalayam Launched With Traditional Pooja Ceremony
Shivalayam is a new Telugu movie about devotion to Lord Shiva.
The film began with a traditional pooja ceremony in Hyderabad.
Achanta Mahesh and Kanchana Deepti Reddy are the lead actors.
Venkat Reddy Nandi is directing and producing the movie.
He has worked on the story and preparation for six months.
The makers want to show Lord Shiva’s greatness and divine stories.
They also plan to include emotions, entertainment and a strong story.
Regular filming is expected to start in September.
More information about the cast and locations will be announced later.
Shivalayam was officially launched with a traditional pooja ceremony at the Telugu Film Chamber in Hyderabad.
Achanta Mahesh and Kanchana Deepti Reddy are set to star in the devotional film.
Venkat Reddy Nandi is directing and producing the project, his 11th film.
The makers say the film will combine Lord Shiva’s glory with devotion, emotion, entertainment and a compelling story.
Regular shooting is scheduled to begin in September, with further production details expected soon.
- Who
- Achanta Mahesh, Kanchana Deepti Reddy and director-producer Venkat Reddy Nandi are central to the project, with other film personalities attending the launch.
- What
- The devotional Telugu film Shivalayam was formally launched through a traditional pooja ceremony.
- When
- The launch date is not specified; regular shooting is scheduled to begin in September.
- Where
- The pooja ceremony was held at the Telugu Film Chamber in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The makers aim to present the glory, leelas and greatness of Lord Shiva through devotion, emotion, entertainment and a compelling story.
- Film
- Shivalayam
- Language and genre
- Telugu devotional film
- Director and producer
- Venkat Reddy Nandi
- Lead actors
- Achanta Mahesh and Kanchana Deepti Reddy
- Launch venue
- Telugu Film Chamber, Hyderabad
- Pre-production
- The team worked extensively on pre-production for six months
- Regular shooting
- Scheduled to begin in September