Gopichand gets ready with Sahasam

Telugu director Chandrasekhar Yeleti comes up with different themes for his films like Aithe, Anukokonda Oka Roju, Okkadunnadu and Prayanam.

Now, he is coming up with a new theme in his latest film, Saahasam, starring Gopichand and Taapsee Pannu. Shakti Kapoor will also star, in a negative role.

“Sahasam starts in 1947 during the Partition and moves to contemporary times,” said Yeleti, at the film's trailer launch.

The hero, who

is an ATM guard, goes on a treasure hunt.

"The film is largely shot in Ladakh as the terrain was suitable for this kind of film,” said Yeleti. “We shot there for a month. It was tough as the oxygen was low. We faced numerous obstacles but it was worth it as the film will be a new experience for viewers."

"I learnt horse riding for this film," says Gopichand. It’s a new story and a new pattern of narrating.”

Gopichand teams up with Yeleti after a gap of almost six years. Their last film together was Okkudunnadu in 2007.

Sahasam is slated to release shortly.