Pooja for the remake of Kannada hit, Apta Rakshaka, starring superstar Venkatesh in the lead role, was formally launched today (April 28, 2010) at Ramanaidu studios. Directed by P.Vasu, the film is being touted as Chandramukhi - 2 as the movie is sequel to the original Chandramukhi done by Rajnikanth.

Muhurat shot was filmed on Venkatesh while director Puri Jagannadh sounded the clapboard. V V Vinayak is another guest for the muhurat shot. Produced by Bellamkonda Suresh, the film stars five heroines - Anushka, Kamalinee Mukharjee, Richa Gangapodhyay, Poonam Kaur another heroine who is yet to be selected.

Although title for the film has not yet been decided, Nagamalli is the title under consideration. Regular shoot commences from next month end.