The much expected Akhil Akkineni’s debut film to be directed by V V Vinayak has been launched on Wednesday at Annapurna Studios. The film is being produced under the banner Sresht Movies by Tollywood hero Nithiin. It was a family affair with Amala giving the clap and Naga Chaitanya switching on the camera. Nagarjuna directed the first shot on Akhil.The regular shooting of the film will start from January. The film is being made on a big budget, according to Sudhakar Reddy, father of Nithiin.