It is known that Balakrishna-Gopichand Malineni project underwent several changes before the makers proceeded ahead. In between rumours of the project getting shelved also did rounds.
In the meantime, inside happenings of Nbk111 are analysed. A source shares Earlier, the duo had planned a warrior-based folklore drama, estimated to cost over Rs 180 crore. However, after Akhanda 2 failed to make a strong impact on the pan-India audience, they decided to rethink their approach. “Gopichand sat down with his team of writers and came up with an action film that presents Balakrishna in a darker, intense role, perfectly suiting his mass image. The script was approved unanimously and will be made on a budget below Rs 130 crore,