Actor Uttej has launched an acting school in Hyderabad. Named Mayukha Talkies Acting School, its opening ceremony was attended by Puri Jagannadh as the chief guest. JD Chakravarthy, writer Lakshmi Bhupal, Ramakrishna Veerapaneni and others made it to the event.

Uttej said that the first batch will include 18 students. "We have received more than 32 applications so far. However, the intake is limited in keeping in view quality," he said.

Puri Jagannadh said that he has known Uttej for more than 32 years. "It was because of him that I could meet Ram Gopal Varma garu. I am happy that he has launched an acting school. He has got tremendous experience as an actor, writer, dubbing artist, and acting coach. It was he who trained my son, Akash," the director revealed.