Krithi Shetty replaces Manisha in Vaishnav's 'Uppena'

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s nephew and Sai Dharam Tej’s younger brother Vaishnav Tej’s debut film was launched sometime back. When the film was launched, actress Manisha Raj attended as the film's heroine. But Manisha refused to do the film after hearing full narration of the script.

Initially, the director Buchi Babu Sana was particular about taking in Telugu actress but he is now going with a newcomer from Karnataka. Krithi Shetty who hails from Mangalore is debuting as the heroine.

Titled ‘Uppena’ the film will be directed by Buchi Babu Sana, who is an assistant of director Sukumar. Tamil industry's leading star Vijay Sethupathi is playing negative role in this film that is produced by Mythri Movie Makers

The regular shoot of the film will commence from May 25th. Devi Sri Prasad will be composing music while Shamdat Sainudeen will handle the cinematography.