Gopichand's 25th film has been titled 'Pantham'. Directed by K Chakravarthy, who was a screenplay writer of such hits as 'Balupu', 'Power' and 'Jai Lava Kusa', this one has been produced by KK Radhamohan.

The news is that the makers have announced the release date to be May 18.

The producer says, "So far, the shoot has gone as per our plan. We are happy with the way a song, the talkie portions shot hitherto and the interval's action episode has turned out. Our film has got a message and is also high on entertainment."

Mehreen is the female lead. Prudhvi and Jayaprakash Reddy have key roles. Music is by Gopi Sundar. The cinematography is by Prasad Murella. Art direction is by AS Prakash. Dialogues are by Ramesh Reddy. Screenplay is by K Chakravarthy and Bobby (KS Ravindra).