Prem to compete with Lava Kusha

Prem's acting debut Preethi Eke Bhoomi Melidhe, directed by Prem and produced by Ram Prasad under the banner of Ashwini Productions, will hit theatres this Friday. Namratha and Rohini play the female leads. RP Patnaik helms the music for the film.

The big-budget movie includes an item number from Bollywood glam girl, Mallika Sherawat. The movie also stars Chief Minister Kumaraswamy, Prem's wife Rakshita, Balagangadharanatha Swami, former don Muthappa Rai and rebel star Ambareesh.

Preethi Eke Bhoomi Melidhe will have to compete with Upendra and Shivrajkumar starrer Lava Kusha, directed by Om Saiprakash and produced by Prabhakar. Charmi and Jennifer play the female leads. Guru Kiran helms the music for the film.