Nandamuri Balakrishna wanted a smooth journey for the prestigious NTR’s biopic but director Teja’s exit from the film left the makers puzzled. With loud speculations surrounded that the film has been shelved, the makers have been in pressure and are waiting to announce the replacement for Teja soon. The inside news says that talented director Krish who worked with Balakrishna for his 100th film Gautamiputra Satakarni has been locked to direct NTR.

Krish shares a close bonding with Balayya and the young director stepped out with a positive nod after Balakrishna wanted him to direct NTR. An official announcement will be made on May 28th which marks the birth anniversary of legendary NTR. The makers are keen on keeping an end to all the speculations and the major cast, crew details are expected to be out on May 28th. The regular shoot will commence from July and NTR will hit the screens for Sankranthi 2019.