The shooting of Srikanth, Vadde Naveen and Sridevi starrer Viswak Movies banner's Aadilakshmi, that is directed by R.V.Suresh and produced by Y.Suresh, is progressing at a brisk pace at locations in and around Hyderabad. On Friday the main cast and around 50 junior artists participated in the shooting that took place at a Hospital set erected at Ramanaidu Cine Village.

Speaking at a press meet held thereafter hero Srikanth said "My characterization in this movie is very unique. I had to concentrate a lot on getting my character and its mannerism right, as compared to my previous roles".

Sridevi, speaking about her role, said that her character is that of a modern day women who is torn between the two men in her life.

Vadde Naveen was brief about his character just saying that it was a good one "after working in Chaala Bagundi with Srikanth and Manasichi Choodu with R.V,Suresh, this is next film that I am working on with them. The freshness of the subject was what made me accept this movie." He said.

"This is my 50th movie" music director Chakri told "I am very confidant that, with the melodious tunes I have scored, this film will be a definite musical hit".

Aadilakshmi is slate for an October release, the production house informed.