On his Birthday Balakrishna Announces film with Anil Ravipudi

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Nandamuri scion Balakrishna is riding high on the success of his recent outing Akhanda. The mass entertainer was loved by his fans and the normal audiences as well. Akhanda’s success gave a big hope to the industry that movie lovers are ready to come to theatres despite the Covid fear. Akhanda is his career’s biggest hit.

Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna is celebrating his birthday today. On this occasion, Balakrishna gave a big gift to his fans. His next film was announced today. Balakrishna joined hands with a young director who is in top form by scoring a double hat-trick of hits. His recent film made big noise at the box office.

The much-awaited film of Nandamuri Balakrishna and Anil Ravipudi was announced today which is tentatively titled #NBK 108. While announcing the project, the poster wishes Man of Masses Nandamuri Balakrishna a happy birthday. However, more details of the project like the cast and crew are awaited.

The combo is a crazy combination as Balakrishna is popular with the masses while Anil Ravipudi shot to fame with comedy entertainers. Though Anil Ravipudi worked with a leading star like Superstar Mahesh Babu, he focused more on comedy and sentiment in Sarileru Neekevvaru than action. As fans and audiences expect mass elements in Balakrishna’s film, it is said that the director would touch on a new genre.

As an early gift for fans, the makers of NBK107, helmed by Gopichand Malineni, dropped a small teaser titled the first hunt and it projected Balakrishna in a mass avatar. As doing such films is not new for Balakrishna, he aced it. With a small teaser, he set the internet on fire.

Donning a lungi and black shirt, Nandamuri Balakrishna fired dialogues like bullets. With the teaser, the makers hinted that Balakrishna will feast the masses with his upcoming film.

NBK 107 is helmed by Gopichand Malineni. Leading production house Mythri Movie Makers is producing the project, while Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar are bankrolling it without compromise. Talented beauty Shruti Haasan is paired opposite Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna. Balayya Babu and Shruti Haasan are pairing for the first time.


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There appears to be a parallel to the dynamic once seen between Rani Mukerji and Kajol, where Rani often stepped into roles that Kajol had declined. A similar trend now seems to be unfolding, with Vidya Balan taking up projects that Tabu has reportedly passed on.

One such instance was Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, directed by Anees Bazmee. After Tabu opted out, Vidya Balan stepped in to take on the role. A comparable situation has now surfaced with Raja Shivaji, directed by Ritesh Deshmukh.

In Raja Shivaji, the powerful role of Badi Begum—an authoritative and antagonistic queen—was initially intended for Tabu. However, she reportedly declined the offer, choosing instead to be part of Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan. Notably, her role in Bhooth Bangla is said to be relatively brief.

Vidya Balan eventually took up the role in Raja Shivaji and is now receiving strong appreciation for her performance, with critics highlighting her commanding screen presence.

These back-to-back developments have sparked conversations in the industry about whether Tabu’s recent choices—possibly influenced by long-standing professional relationships—are leading her to miss out on more substantial, performance-driven roles. Meanwhile, Vidya Balan seems to be capitalising on these opportunities, further reinforcing her position as a powerhouse performer.