Newbie Sayesha Saigal to romance Akhil Akkineni

Veteran actress Saira Banu Sayesha Saigal is all set to make her Telugu debut with actor Akkineni Nagarjuna's younger son Akhil in a yet-untitled film. Interestingly, Akhil is also being launched through this venture. Directed by V.V. Vinayak and co-produced by Nithiin and Sudhakar Reddy, the film is expected to go on floors from February 16.

Meanwhile, Akhil has revealed that he would be meeting his fans at an event that'll be held in Shilpa Kala Vedika in Hyderabad, two days before the film’s launch. "Introducing my actress, sayesha saigal. Her first film too so she's as nervous as I am :) wishing her all the best ! Excited to see all the fans on 14th. Having a big launch and we are all set to shoot from 16th. VINAYAK garu is very confident and so am I (sic)," Akhil wrote on his Twitter page.