#NBK107: Nandamuri Balakrishna's next with Gopichand Malineni titled Veera Simha Reddy, to release for Sankranti

Akhanda star, talk-show host and politician Nandamuri Balakrishna's next film, the 107th project in his career, is officially titled Veera Simha Reddy. The title was announced at a grant event held at the iconic Konda Reddy Buruju in Kurnool today. Shruti Haasan plays the female lead in the film whose cast also comprises Kannada star Duniya Vijay, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in addition to Chandrika Ravi in a special dance number. The film will release for Sankranti 2023.

As part of the title announcement event, the makers unveiled a 3D title poster as well. Simha has been a constant feature in most popular Balakrishna films - Samarasimha Reddy, Narasimha Naidu, Simha and Jai Simha, to name a few. The title announcement poster introduces Balakrishna in an intense, ferocious avatar. The title logo also bears the symbol of a roaring lion. Donning a lungi with a weapon placed alongside him, a milestone in the poster reads 'Pulicherla 4 kms'.

S Thaman, who worked on Balakrishna's Akhanda and Gopichand's Krack, is the composer of the film. Sai Madhav Burra is the dialogue writer of the actioner whose crew includes cinematographer Rishi Punjabi, editor Navin Nooli, production designer AS Prakash, to name a few. Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar are bankrolling the film under Mythri Movie Makers. Chandu Ravipati is the executive producer with stunt director duo Ram-Lakshman designing the action sequences.

After Veera Simha Reddy, Balakrishna will be seen in an emotional action drama helmed by Anil Ravipudi. There are reports that Trisha is in contention to play the leading lady. Sreeleela is also expected to be cast in a crucial role.