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Nandamuri Balakrishna, Koratala Siva Launch Big-Budget Film in Amaravathi

Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Koratala Siva launched their big-budget film in Amaravathi, with strong support from the AP government and industry stalwarts.

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Dumtika Editorial

June 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Nandamuri Balakrishna, Koratala Siva Launch Big-Budget Film in Amaravathi

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Nandamuri Balakrishna and Koratala Siva Begin New Big-Budget Film in Amaravathi

Nandamuri Balakrishna's latest project with acclaimed director Koratala Siva was launched in a grand ceremony held at Amaravathi, marking a significant moment as the first major film to have its muhurat shot in the Andhra Pradesh capital. Balakrishna, who has been on a winning streak with consecutive blockbusters, now teams up with Koratala Siva, well-known for his impactful storytelling and box office success.

The inaugural event saw prominent guests including Ministers Nara Lokesh, Kandula Durgesh, and Suresh Babu, alongside producers Sudhakar Cherukuri and Sudhakar Mikkilineni. The ceremonial first shot was directed by Nandamuri Tejaswini M, while Nara Lokesh sounded the clap, symbolizing government support for the film industry. Notably, Balakrishna delivered a powerful dialogue in his trademark style, setting the tone for what fans can expect.

Koratala Siva shared his excitement about finally working with Balakrishna, stating, "I am a fan of the actor and I envisioned him on screen many times. I am happy that my dream has come true and I promise to deliver a big blockbuster." Nara Lokesh emphasized the state government's commitment to making Amaravathi a creative hub, adding, "We are blessed to have such a big movie opening for the first time in Amaravathi." Balakrishna expressed gratitude to the producers and pledged to shoot at least one schedule of his future films in Andhra Pradesh to support the region's creative growth.

With such a promising start and high-profile backing, fans are eagerly awaiting more updates on this big-budget spectacle as production gears up in the coming months.