Shivaji and Deepa will now be seen together in Kalpataru Movie Makers Pvt Ltd maiden production titled Nikki and Neeraj, to be directed by Purna Adapala and produced by Megan Eyyunni, an NRI and presented by Houston Multimedia. The film was launched today, 21st June at Annapurna Studios. D.V.S.Raju switched on the camera while D.Ramanaidu sounded the clap board and E.V.V. directed the first shot.

Speaking at the press meet hero Shivaji said "Deepa and I are portraying the characters of two egoistic youngsters. It will be a very entertaining film. I liked the story a lot and hope that this film will take me a step higher as an actor".

"The film is a love story of an NRI girl and a guy from the Godavari district". Director Purna said and also informed that the regular shooting will begin from next month. He also said that Yatra Special will be Kalpataru Movie Makers Pvt Ltd banner second production.

Cast: Shivaji, Deepa, Suman, S.P. Balu, Jayaprakash Reddy, Aali, M.S. Narayana, L.B. Sriram, Kondavalasa, Kadambari Kiran, Amita, Annapurna, Rajitha, Jyothy, Baby Karman, Master Srikar

Crew: Music: Vandemataram Srinivas; Lyrics: Veturi; Cinematography: Vijay C. Kumar; Art: Babji; Editing: Ramesh; Story - Dialogues - Screenplay - Direction: Purna Adapala (Chandra); Producer: Megan Eyyunni