Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Balakrishna Approves Budget-Friendly Script for 111th Film
Nandamuri Balakrishna, a famous actor, has agreed to a new script for his 111th movie.
The director, Gopichand Malineni, came up with an action film that shows Balakrishna in a darker, intense role.
They decided to make the movie on a smaller budget, less than Rs 130 crore, because their last big-budget movie didn't do well.
They want to make a movie that will connect with Telugu audiences and be successful in theaters.
This is a smart move because many big movies are losing money, and they want to make sure their movie is a hit.
Nandamuri Balakrishna has approved a new script for his 111th film, directed by Gopichand Malineni.
The film will be an action movie with Balakrishna in a darker, intense role, made on a budget below Rs 130 crore.
The decision comes after their previous high-budget project, Akhanda 2, did not perform well.
The script is designed to connect with Telugu audiences and be viable for producers.
The move is strategic as many star-driven Telugu films are overshooting budgets and facing financial losses.
- Who
- Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Gopichand Malineni
- What
- Approved a budget-friendly action film script for Balakrishna's 111th film
- When
- After the failure of Akhanda 2
- Where
- Telugu film industry
- Why
- To make the project viable for producers and connect with Telugu audiences
- Actor
- Nandamuri Balakrishna
- Director
- Gopichand Malineni
- Film Number
- 111th
- Budget
- Below Rs 130 crore
- Genre
- Action
- Previous Collaboration
- Veera Simha Reddy
- Previous Budget
- Rs 180 crore