Sexy model Yana Gupta will make her film debut in Tollywood. She is said to have replaced Katrina Kaif in the Venkatesh starrer MALLESHWARI. Earlier there were reports that Katrina would play the coveted role of princess-like girl in MALLESHWARI but Yana Gupta now steps in. Katrina reportedly asked heavy price for the role. 

The film is being produced by Suresh Babu, (Venkatesh's brother) and directed by Vijay Bhasker. Yana Gupta is a well-known ramp model. In fact, She is one of the top models of India. She rose to fame with Lakme ad. Except an item song in Hindi film DUM, She has not done a film yet. MALLESHWARI will be her first film.