Director Gopichand Malineni has cast actress Shruti Haasan in the lead role in his upcoming film starring Balakrishna. This will be the 107th film of Balakrishna's career. Shruti will be working with director Gopichand for the third time after working in films like Balupu and Krack. Shruti's inclusion in the project was announced by Gopichand Malineni on the occasion of Diwali. "We are back again for the third time. On our way to make our hat-trick together. Happy to welcome our glamorous diva @shrutihaasan to #NBK107 with #NBK gaaru. We start our shoot very soon. are." The director shared on social media.

Meanwhile, Balakrishna Boyapatri awaits the release of Akhand with Srinu. Pragya Jaiswal is playing the lead role in this film in which Balakrishna and Boyapati will be seen in the team for the third time after Simha and Legend. The release date of this entertainer is likely to be announced soon.

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