When the “God of Masses” teams up with the director who gave us Srimanthudu and Bharat Ane Nenu for the very first time, the result can only be one thing — event cinema. And now we have a filming timeline to get excited about.
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What Do We Know About NBK112?
According to a report by senior journalist VSN Murthy on X (formerly Twitter), NBK112 is expected to go on floors in August 2026, with a muhurat ceremony reportedly planned for June 25, 2026. However, the makers have not issued any official confirmation yet.
The film is expected to be a mass action entertainer packed with commercial elements, with the title said to appeal to pan-Indian audiences and suit Balakrishna’s on-screen image.
The announcement poster features the striking line: “Power Meets Purpose, Mass Becomes A Movement,” hinting at a strong, message-oriented film. Telugu Cinema
NBK112 — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Project title | NBK112 (working title) |
| Actor | Nandamuri Balakrishna |
| Director | Koratala Siva |
| Producer | Sudhakar Mikkilineni (Yuvasudha Arts) |
| Music composer | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Expected shoot start | August 2026 |
| Muhurat ceremony (reported) | June 25, 2026 |
| Target release | Summer 2027 |
| Genre | Mass action entertainer with social message |
| Collaboration type | First-time pairing |
Why This Pairing Has Tollywood Talking?
For Balakrishna, this marks a collaboration with a top-tier director after a long gap, while for Koratala Siva, it is his second film with a senior star after Megastar Chiranjeevi. Balakrishna’s commanding screen presence is expected to add a new dimension to the director’s narrative style. Telugu Cinema
Balakrishna will reportedly appear in a completely new ultra-stylish avatar in a crucial flashback episode during the second half of the film. Popular celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim is reportedly designing a special hairstyle specifically for this portion, with the actor’s overall screen appearance being redesigned to present him in a never-seen-before look.
Trade circles believe Koratala Siva wants to re-establish his supremacy as a strong storyteller with this collaboration, particularly following the mixed reception to Devara.
What About Devara: Part 2?
Following the NBK112 announcement, several reports speculated that Koratala Siva might have shelved Devara: Part 2. However, no official update regarding that project has been shared so far. PINKVILLA
As for Nandamuri Balakrishna, one of Telugu cinema’s most enduring stars, he was last seen in Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, directed by Boyapati Sreenu, which received mixed-to-negative reviews and underperformed at the box office. NBK112 with Koratala Siva is widely seen as his opportunity to bounce back in a big way — and with Anirudh on music, the package is already generating significant pre-production excitement. PINKVILLA
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FAQs
When does NBK112 go on floors and when will it release?
NBK112 is expected to begin filming in August 2026 with a muhurat ceremony reportedly planned for June 25, 2026. The makers are targeting a Summer 2027 theatrical release.
Is NBK112 Balakrishna and Koratala Siva’s first film together?
Yes — NBK112 marks the first-ever collaboration between Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Koratala Siva, making it one of the most anticipated new pairings in Tollywood.
