Nandamuri Balakrishna is busy with the shoot of his next film which is titled Ruler. The actor lost huge weight for this action thriller which presents Balakrishna in dual shades. On the occasion of Diwali, the makers released the first look poster of Balakrishna who essays the role of Dharma, a powerful cop. Balakrishna looks different with a new hairstyle and shaped beard in the released poster.

Sonal Chauhan and Vedhika are the heroines and Prakash Raj, Bhumika will be seen essaying other crucial roles. The makers announced that Ruler will release on December 20th during Christmas. Chirantan Bhatt is composing the music and C Kalyan is the producer.