26-06-2026 12:00:00 AM
Metro India News | AMARAVATI
The shooting of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 112th film being directed by Koratala Siva was launched officially on Thursday with a traditional pooja ceremony. Backed jointly by producers Sudhakar Cherukuri and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners of SLV Cinemas and Yuvasudha Arts, the launch ceremony was attended by Andhra Pradesh Ministers Nara Lokesh and Kandula Durgesh as Chief Guests. Kandula Durgesh switched on the camera, while Nara Lokesh sounded the clapboard. Balakrishna’s daughter, Tejaswini directed the ceremonial first shot.
While speaking at the event, Nara Lokesh mentioned that the Andhra Pradesh Government is working with a vision to strongly promote the film industry in Amaravati and is is committed to developing world-class infrastructure, advanced finishing studios, and facilities equipped with the latest technology, creating a sustainable ecosystem for the industry. Director Koratala Siva thanked Ministers Nara Lokesh and Kandula Durgesh for gracing the occasion. He expressed his confidence that the film will be a memorable treat for all Balakrishna fans as well as movie lovers.
Nandamuri Balakrishna stated that he considered himself “fortunate to have earned the love and affection of millions of fans.” He recalled that it has been nearly two decades since a major film launch of this scale has taken place in Andhra Pradesh.