‘NBK 111': Nandamuri Balakrishna reunites with Gopichandh Malineni for his next
Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna has reunited with Veera Simha Reddy director Gopichandh Malineni for his next, tentatively called NBK 111. The news was announced on Sunday (June 8), days ahead of the star's 65th birthday.
Vriddhi Cinemas, the banner set to produce the film, announced the news on its social media handles. The announcement poster features a lion wearing a gladiator helmet.
The ROARING BLOCKBUSTER combo reunites ❤️🔥
HISTORICAL ROAR BEGINS 🦁💪🏽🔥#NBK111 will be a celebration of the 'GOD OF MASSES' #NandamuriBalakrishna on the big screens 👑
Directed by the Blockbuster Mass Director @megopichand ⚡
Produced by the passionate #VenkataSatishKilaru… pic.twitter.com/uQv9NmYb98 — Vriddhi Cinemas (@vriddhicinemas) June 8, 2025
Currently in its pre-production stage, NBK111 will be a historical mass entertainer. Other details regarding the cast and crew are expected to be announced soon.
Balakrishna and Gopichand had previously collaborated on 2023'sVeera Simha Reddy, which also starred Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Shruti Haasan, Honey Rose and Duniya Vijay in pivotal roles.
Meanwhile, Balakrishna, last seen in Daaku Maharaaj, is currently working on Akhanda 2. Gopichandh last directed the Hindi film Jaat, starring Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda.
NBK 111 is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner.
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