Chennai: Actress Kiara Advani, last seen on screen in Hindi film "Machine", on Tuesday joined the sets of her maiden Telugu film "Bharat Ane Nenu".

The film features Mahesh Babu in the lead.

"Kiara has joined the sets. The makers really liked her work in the Dhoni biopic and roped her in. She is thrilled to be part of the project," a source from the film's unit told IANS.

Kiara plays Mahesh's love interest in the film, being directed by Koratala Siva.

Mahesh Babu is tipped to be playing a Chief Minister.

The film marks the reunion of Mahesh and Siva after 2015 Telugu blockbuster "Srimanthudu".