Niharika is like my sister, says Vijay D

Reigning star Vijay Devarakonda claimed that actress Niharika Konidela is like his sister. "When I worked with Nagababu garu in 'Geeta Govindam', he told me that I am a good boy. I felt that he was like a father figure to me. Needless to say, Niharika is like my sister.

Due to prior commitments, Varun Tej, Ram Charan and Allu Arjun couldn't make, so I am glad to be here. I wish the team a big success," said Vijay Devarakonda at a pre-release event of 'Suryakantham' held in Hyderabad on Saturday.

While Niharika added "This film happened because of my brother Varun Tej. I am thankful to my producers Sandip, Ram Naresh and Sujjan. Special thanks to my director Praneeth who designed this concept. Even my co-star Rahul is a good guy as well as talented," she added.

Director Praneeth said "When a passionate producer Dil Raju garu liked the film and assured to release it, our joy knew no bounds,'. Producer Sandip thanked his team members for helping him to realise his dream of making a `good film.'