Alias Rukmini Teaser Review: Aafiya Sayed’s ‘Hitler Teacher’ Introduction Adds Intrigue To Nithiin’s Film

The makers of Alias Rukmini have now introduced Aafiya Sayed as the lead. Watch her intro as Rukmini.

- October 14, 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

Alias Rukmini Teaser Review: Aafiya Sayed’s Sweet Smile And ‘Hitler’ Tag Make For An Intriguing Reveal — Alias Rukmini Teaser Review: Aafiya Sayed’s Teacher Character Hides An Intriguing Side ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Aafiya Sayed was recently seen in the film Prem Keetanu. While the film crashed at the box office and failed to find success amid the buzz around Drishyam 3, the actor is now looking forward to her new innings in Telugu cinema. The actress is all set to make her Telugu debut with Nani’s upcoming production, Alias Rukmini. The film stars Nithiin in the lead role and has already generated buzz with its interesting premise.

Aafiya Sayed’s Introduction Into Telugu Cinema

The makers of Alias Rukmini have dropped a teaser introducing Aafiya Sayed’s character, Rukmini. Earlier, they had shared a video that unveiled the title and introduced Nithiin’s character. Nani provided the voice-over for that video. Aafiya’s character introduction as Rukmini is quite effective, with no dialogue.

The video opens with Aafiya walking in a yellow saree and pink blouse amid a sea of students dressed in white and grey uniforms. She walks through a school corridor with a black handbag and a book in her hand. As she passes a wall, she spots a caricature of herself accompanied by the words “Devil,” “Hitler,” and “Homework Police.” She stops and looks at the caricature before picking up a marker and writing something on the board. The camera then pans to three students who walk closer to see what their teacher has written. She has written her name, Rukmini, on it. We then see Aafiya Sayed turn around and give the students a sweet look.

Aafiya Sayed’s Telugu debut appears to feature a rather intriguing character. She plays Rukmini, the titular character, but the title Alias Rukmini suggests that the story revolves around Krishna (Nithiin). The earlier title announcement introduced Krishna as a man who writes for sensual magazines under his wife Rukmini’s pen name. Meanwhile, Rukmini works as a schoolteacher. These two videos have already raised anticipation for the film.

In Rukmini’s introduction video, despite her students calling her the devil, the music remains light-hearted and melodious. This kind of music is usually associated with someone who is loving by nature. Therefore, it will be interesting to see the contrast that Rukmini’s character brings to the story.