Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya reunite for another love story; Rashmika Mandanna gives the first clap at the Pooja Ceremony

Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya are reuniting for a fresh love story. The new film, currently known as 'Production No. 32,' officially kicked off its journey on May 15 with a traditional puja ceremony. The event was graced by popular actress Rashmika Mandanna, who gave the ceremonial first clap, marking the beginning of the shoot.The makers shared glimpses of the puja ceremony on social media. Rashmika’s presence added a special touch to the occasion, especially since she shares a close bond with the Deverakonda family. Rumors of her relationship with Vijay Deverakonda have often made headlines, and she has been seen accompanying the family on various occasions, including movie screenings.Rashmika Mandanna, earlier on March 15, took to social media to share a heartfelt birthday wish for Anand, posting a candid photo of him and writing, “Happiest birthday to you, Anandaaaaaa! @ananddeverakonda.”The picture she shared showed Anand sitting in front of a traditional puja mandap at home, set up for Sankranti celebrations.Sharing the pictures from the ceremony, the makers wrote, "And it begins for the MOST RELATABLE LOVE STORY. @SitharaEnts Production No. 32 takes off with a pooja ceremony full of love & regular shoot commences this June. Clap by @iamRashmika. Camera switch on by @ActorSivaji. Script handover by #VenkyAtluri & @kalyanshankar23."Directed by Aditya Hasan, in the film, Anand Deverakonda will be stepping into the shoes of Aditya, a character originally portrayed by child actor Rohan Roy in the series.While the official title is yet to be announced, the announcement video was released earlier this year. The story is said to be a continuation of the story from the popular ETV Win web series 90s. The pair previously won hearts with their performances in the blockbuster 'Baby.'The technical team behind the film is impressive, with music composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, known for his soulful melodies. Cinematography is handled by Azeem Mohamad, while National Award-winning editor Navin Nooli is on board. Production design is managed by Avinash Kolla.