Newcomer Nakasha has replaced Hansika Motwani as the leading lady of Pawan Kalyan’s S.J. Surya directed Puli. Haniska was asked to provide bulk dates of over 100 days which the actress could not do due to her prior commitments. And so Haniska’s loss led to Nakasha’s gain. Jyothi Krishna, of Thinnama Padukunnama Tellarinda fame, has also been signed on the second leading lady. The film’s shooting is progressing at a brisk pace and will be ready for release either in November or December this year