The Official Announcement Director Gopichand Malineni has officially confirmed that actor Manchu Manoj has joined the cast of his upcoming film starring Nandamuri Balakrishna. The announcement was made on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to celebrate Manchu Manoj’s birthday.
Key Details About the Movie
- Working Title: The film is currently being called NBK 111.
- The Hero: Nandamuri Balakrishna is the lead star. Reports say he will be playing two different roles (dual roles) in the movie.
- The Villain: Manchu Manoj is expected to play a very powerful “bad guy” (antagonist) role.
- The Heroine: The veteran actress Nayanthara is the female lead.
- The Story: The movie is described as a historical epic set in the past.
- Music: The songs and background score are being composed by S Thaman. This is his seventh time working with Balakrishna.
- Production: The film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the company name Vriddhi Cinemas.
Special Highlights
- A Big Reunion: This is the second time Nandamuri Balakrishna and Manchu Manoj are working together; their first movie was Oo Kodathara Ulikki Padathara.
- Proven Team: This is also the second time director Gopichand Malineni is working with Balakrishna following their hit movie Veera Simha Reddy.
- Release Date: The filmmakers are aiming to release the movie during the Sankranthi festival season.