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Harish Shankar Teams Up with KVN Productions for Next Film Amid DSP Fallout
Harish Shankar announces a new film with KVN Productions and actor Nandamuri Balakrishna amid reports of a rift with composer Devi Sri Prasad after Ustad Bhagat Singh.
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Dumtika Editorial
April 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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Director Harish Shankar, known for his recent film Ustad Bhagat Singh starring Power Star Pawan Kalyan, is gearing up for a new Telugu project with KVN Productions. Despite Ustad Bhagat Singh not performing as expected, Harish Shankar called it one of his stronger writing efforts compared to his earlier hit Gabbar Singh. On his birthday, KVN Productions revealed their collaboration with the director, sparking excitement among fans.
KVN Productions, currently managing films like Jana Nayagan and Toxic, is reportedly producing this new venture. Industry insiders suggest that Harish Shankar has narrated a story to actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, though official confirmation on the cast is pending. This announcement arrives amid growing speculation about Harish Shankar’s professional relationship with music composer Devi Sri Prasad.
DSP, who composed music for several of Harish Shankar’s films including Gabbar Singh and Ustad Bhagat Singh, unfollowed the director on Twitter on his birthday, hinting at a fallout. After a lukewarm response to the Ustad Bhagat Singh soundtrack, Harish Shankar had brought in Thaman for the background score, citing DSP’s other commitments.
As Harish Shankar moves forward with KVN Productions and a potential Balakrishna collaboration, fans eagerly await more updates on this promising new film and the evolving creative dynamics behind the scenes.
