In a strong combination of sorts, mass hero Nandamuri Balakrishna is set to collaborate with Anil Ravipudi who is known for making comical entertainers that rely more on slapstick comedy. In his latest interaction with the media, Anil opened up about the film with Balakrishna, and here's what he had to say. 

Anil said his film will Balakrishna will be an entertainer but not necessarily a comical one. He instated that the film has more of a serious narrative and set up.

"Our film will showcase Balakrishna in a never before manner. He had never done a character like this till now. There will be enough fun in the film. But Balayya won't be the one evoking the comedy. The film needs more of a serious narrative and treatment, hence the conscious effort to limit the comical quotients" Anil said. 

Anil went on to confirm that the project will commence the shoot on the 8th of December, as is being speculated widely for a few days now. He said the filming will be wrapped at a brisk pace and the film will be lined up for release in the latter half of 2023. 

Balakrishna is currently occupied with Veera Simha Reddy which is being directed by Gopichand Malineni. This film is announced for Sankranthi 2023 release.