Director B.Jaya (of Chantigadu fame) launched a film Gundammagari Manavadu, a R.R.Movie Makers production, on 15th January at Ramanaidu Studios. Chiranjeevi sounded the clapboard while D.Ramanaidu switched on the camera and K.Raghavendra Rao directed lead actor, comedian Aali in the muhurat shot. Also seen at the event were actors and directors Prabhas, Jagapathi Babu, Surender Reddy, Sukumar and Puri Jagannadh.

"Aali was my first and only choice for the film's lead actor." speaking about the film director Jaya said "I would first of all like to thank our producer Venkat. Also Ghatikachalam Polur who helped us in scripting this film. Actor-writer Tanikella Bharani is portraying the role of the hero's father, a very vital role in the film. Tanikella Bharani has penned a song for the film and has also sung it. Vandematarm has scored some very good tunes for the film. Sindhuri and Nichole are doing the female lead characters. Regular shooting will begin by 17th of this month and we are aiming to release the film in the second week of April. Audio will be released in March".

"Director Jaya had given a very impressive two hour narration about the film" lead actor and noted comedian Aali said "I am very happy to be associated with a banner like R.R.Movie Makers. We have a very good team working on this film. The story and the music will be highlights. The title has received a good response".

Cast: Aali, Sindhuri, Nicole, Kota, Tanikella, Vadivukkarasi, Draksharamam Saroja, Jayalalita, AVS, Mallikharjuna Rao, Gundu Hanmantha Rao, Duvvasi, Gowtamraju, Sudarshan, Ganesh, Jr. Relangi & Jenny.

Crew: Music: Vandemataram Srinivas; Lyrics: Tanikella Bharani, Paidisetty Ram, Baladitya & Kaluva Krishna Sai; Dialogues: Veligonda Srinivas; Cinematography: Poorna K; Art: Nagendra Babu S; Editing: Avula Venkatesh; Thrills: Ram-Lakshman; Story - Screenplay - Direction: B. Jaya; Producer: Venkat.