Ravi Teja starrer "Nippu", which was expected to hit the screens for Sankaranthi, has opted out of the release. According to its producer Y V S Chowdhary, the movie will hit the screens only on 2nd February 2012.

While official sources say the post production works of the movie are still not complete other sources say Chowdharay postponed the release to February only to escape from heavy competition in Tollywood boxoffice during Sankaranthi.

'Already Mahesh Babu's "Businessman" and Venkatesh's "Bodyguard" are hitting the screens during that time. So the producer delayed the release of "Nippu",' sources say.

Directed by Gunashekar, the film is said to be a suspense thriller loaded with actions and sentiments. Recently, a digital poster of "Nippu" was launched by Chowdhary.