Balakrishna and Koratala Siva in a Special Project
On the other side, Koratala Siva has made a name for himself as both a writer and a director.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 28 Sept 2025 10:48 AM ISTNandamuri Balakrishna has been delivering hit films consistently over the past few years. Movies like Akhanda, Veera Simha Reddy, Bhagavanth Kesari, and Daaku Maharaaj have strengthened his position as a leading action star in Telugu cinema. Now, he is gearing up for Akhanda 2, which is scheduled to release on December 5th. In addition, Balakrishna has announced a historical action movie with director Gopichand Mallineni.
On the other side, Koratala Siva has made a name for himself as both a writer and a director. Known for his distinctive storytelling, he has given audiences hits such as Mirchi, Srimanthudu, Janatha Garage, and Bharat Ane Nenu. His recent movie, Devara, also performed well at the box office, and he is currently preparing for its sequel, Devara 2.
Jr NTR’s busy schedule with his projects, including Dragon with Prashanth Neel, has delayed the shoot of Devara 2. In the meantime, Koratala Siva has been developing new scripts. Reports suggest that he is now planning a film with Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead. While the details are still under wraps, it is said that the project will be designed specifically to suit Balakrishna’s style and screen presence.
This collaboration will be the first time Balakrishna and Koratala Siva are directly working together as actor and director. Fans are excited about the pairing, especially since Koratala Siva had previously written dialogues for Balakrishna’s hit film Simha, directed by Boyapati Sreenu but did not receive official credit for it.
Discussions between Balakrishna and Koratala Siva are ongoing. Meanwhile, Balakrishna has other projects lined up. After Akhanda 2, he will work with Gopichand Mallineni again following the success of Veera Simha Reddy, and he will also star in a sequel to Aditya 369, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. If the schedules align, Koratala Siva’s film with Balakrishna could begin shooting after Devara 2.
