Jagapathi Babu's next is a horror comedy

Actor Jagapathi Babu, who is working in big-budgeted ventures of late, has taken out time to work in a low-budget horror comedy.

"It was the script that impressed him to come on board. Jagapathi Babu plays heroine Eesha's father in the film. It's a role that comes with a surprise element and the makers are secretly guarding it," said a source from the film's unit.

Directed by debutant Sudhakar, the film also stars Chaitanya Krishna. "Nearly 50 percent of the film has already been shot. The makers have been flexible with the shoot, given Jagapathi's busy schedule," he said.