Balayya – Puri Combo Again? Industry Buzz Grows

Senior star Nandamuri Balakrishna is now very selective about his films. He looks for a strong story, a well-designed role and changes that suit his vision. Complete trust in the director is also important. That’s why he has recently worked more with younger directors like Gopichand Malineni, Bobby Kolli and Anil Ravipudi.

Still, his collaboration with Puri Jagannadh in Paisa Vasool remains memorable. Regardless of the box office result, Balakrishna’s energetic performance in Puri’s stylish presentation stood out. Industry circles say the film helped build a good rapport between the actor and director, something often seen with Puri’s projects.

At present, Puri is working on a film starring Vijay Sethupathi, which is said to be nearing completion. Reports suggest that he has prepared a story for Balakrishna next, though there is no confirmation yet on whether it has been narrated. Meanwhile, Balakrishna already has commitments with Gopichand Malineni and Anil Ravipudi. If the Puri project gets the green light, the big question is: when will it begin?