Looks like, Nandamuri Balakrishna is only one-step away from making his Bollywood debut. If reports are anything to go by, Balayya would be making his Hindi debut with his most-anticipated 100th film Gautamiputra Satakarni.
Unlike Baahubali which had fictional story, Gautamiputra Satakarni is the true story of Telugu warrior king Satakarni whose popularity spread all over India. Satakarni had ruled AP & Telangana with capitals in Amaravati (presently in Guntur) and Koti Lingalu (currently in Karimnagar). He even ruled several parts of India with capitals in Maharashtra, Gujarat. So, director Krish is of the opinion that the story has pan-India connection.
Even casting-wise, Krish is wanting to make a difference so that the film would attract audiences across India. Yesteryear actress ‘Dream Girl’ Hema Malini is being approached for ‘Rajamatha Gautami’ role. If this is not enough, a well-known face in Hindi would be cast as Satakarni’s romantic interest in the film.
What’s more? Top technicians in the country are being considered for the film. Director Krish is wanting to rope in ace technicians who worked for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic Bajirao Mastani and even started talks with them to zero in on for the film. Given that Krish share good rapport with Sanjay Leela Bhansali as the duo worked for Gabbar, the Hindi remake of Tagore, Krish is seeking Sanjay’s help in the matter.
Meanwhile, the pre-production work is going on at blitzkrieg speed. A huge fort and Mahals are going to be erected on the 9-Acre land in Chilkur. Although Krish planned to erect the sets in Ramoji Film City or Ramanaidu Studios, he later shifted it to his friends place in Chilkur so that it’d give Krish a free hand to shoot the film.
Though Balayya got several opportunities in the past to go to Hindi industry and expand his base, he shunned. Now that it’s a historical film and landmark film in his career, it needs to be seen whether Balayya would give his nod or not. It’s learnt that Krish wants the film to be dubbed in Hindi and released. If at all, it’s gonna be Balayya’s first-ever Hindi film. Let’s wait and watch.
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