Nandamuri Balakrishna to team up with ‘Good Bad Ugly’ director Adhik Ravichandran? Here’s what we know

Tollywood veteran Nandamuri Balakrishna has multiple films in his pipeline. He is set to work with filmmakers including Gopichand Malineni and Koratala Siva. Now if recent reports are to be believed, he will join hands with ‘Good Bad Ugly’ director Adhik Ravichandran for an action entertainer.

According to a report by Valai Pechu, Adhik Ravichandran approached Balakrishna with an action-based script. The director is said to be interested in making a mass entertainer with the senior star. At present, there is no official confirmation from either Balakrishna or Adhik Ravichandran.





Adhik Ravichandran had earlier confirmed that his next film would be his second collaboration with Ajith Kumar. The project is currently being referred to as ‘AK64’. Many expected the film to begin soon, but reports now say the project has been delayed. During this waiting period, Adhik Ravichandran is believed to be exploring other projects.

Balakrishna and Gopichand project

Nandamuri Balakrishna is preparing for ‘NBK111’ with director Gopichand Malineni. While Nayanthara was initially reported as the female lead, recent reports suggest Kajal Aggarwal could join the project instead.

Balakrishna-Kortala Siva film

Apart from ‘NBK111’, Balakrishna has also announced a film with ‘Devera’ director Koratala Siva, tentatively called ‘NBK112’. The project is reportedly titled ‘Carpenter’. Music director Anirudh Ravichander is expected to compose the songs and background score. As per a report by VSN Murthy aka Devipriya, the film is expected to go on floors in August 2026. There is also talk that a special muhurat ceremony may be held on June 25, 2026.

Balakrishna’s recent work

Speaking of Balakrishna’s latest work, he was last seen in ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’, directed by Boyapati Sreenu. The film continued the story of the 2021 hit ‘Akhanda’. The movie featured Aadhi Pinisetty, Samyuktha Menon and Harshaali Malhotra in important roles.