Nithiin’s upcoming film Alias Rukmini has its first single locked in. The makers announced that the romantic track "Ruku Ruku Rukmini" will release on October 27, kicking off the film’s musical promotions.

The update went live on October 25, and it lands at a moment when Telugu cinema fans are hungry for anything new from Nithiin’s camp. The film is presented by Natural Star Nani, a name that alone is enough to pull attention across the Telugu film community.

The song that sets the tone

According to the announcement, the single is a sweet romantic number built around a simple premise. Nithiin plays Krishna, a character who falls in love with Rukku, and the song follows that romance from the first glance onward. The title itself plays on the film’s name, which is why the makers chose it as the opening track.

The team has not spent much time on heavy promotion so far. Instead, they have chosen to lead with melody, which suits a film that its makers describe as a feel-good family and romantic entertainer. For a project that wants to appeal to both couples and families, a soft, emotional first single is a practical choice.

The makers have officially announced that the first single, "Ruku Ruku Rukmini," will release on October 27.

Who is behind the film

Muralikanth Devasoth is writing and directing the project. He earned attention with Dandora, and his return with a romantic family entertainer is one of the reasons industry watchers are paying attention. Devasoth’s name carries weight in this project, and the announcement puts him back at the center of the conversation.

Deepthi Ganta is producing the film under the Animus Productions banner. Vijay Bulganin is composing the music, and the soundtrack will be one of the first things audiences hear from the project. Jomon T. John handles cinematography, giving the visuals a dedicated craftsman behind the lens.

The cast around Nithiin

Aafiya Syed stars as the heroine opposite Nithiin. Sai Kumar and Harshavardhan play pivotal roles, and their presence adds weight to the supporting lineup. Together, the cast gives the film a mix of romance, humour and familiar faces that Telugu audiences tend to respond to.

Why fans are watching closely

Nani’s name on the poster does more than add prestige. Fans of the Natural Star have long followed the projects he backs, and his presentation signals a certain level of trust in the film. That trust is part of why the first single is getting so much early chatter.

Nithiin, meanwhile, has built a loyal following by moving between genres while keeping his romantic appeal intact. A new single from a film positioned as a romantic entertainer gives his fans a clear reason to log in and listen, and the release date gives them a fixed moment to look forward to.

The road to December 4

The film is set to hit theatres worldwide on December 4. The gap between the first single and the theatrical release gives the makers room to roll out more promotional material in stages. The song will act as the first signal of what the film looks and sounds like, and it will likely set expectations for the rest of the campaign.

The makers have described the project as a film built on high expectations. That framing matters. It tells audiences that the team knows the weight of the moment and is treating the film as a major release rather than a quiet mid-year offering.

What comes next

The immediate next step is simple: the song drops on October 27. Once listeners hear it, the conversation will shift from announcements to reactions. Whether the single becomes a hit on its own will shape how audiences approach the rest of the film’s promotions, and it will test how strongly Nithiin and Aafiya Syed’s chemistry comes across in a song built around romance.

For now, the film’s story is clear. A romantic family entertainer, backed by a Nani presentation and a team with a track record, is preparing to introduce its first song. The date is set, the cast is in place, and the countdown to December 4 has begun.