Kajal Aggarwal to Star Opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna in NBK 111

Putting an end to weeks of speculation, sources close to Kajal Aggarwal have confirmed that the actress has signed on as the female lead opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna in her 111th film directed by Gopichand Malineni.

“Yes, Kajal has officially joined the cast. Her role will be quite challenging and important,” says a source, adding that she will be seen as a strong, well-defined character who will justify her presence in the film. “Excited to collaborate with Balakrishna once again.”

The duo had previously shared screen space in Bhagavanth Kesari, which was a huge success and was known for its theme. Although Kajal has a special role in this film, this time she will be seen as the main female lead bringing freshness to the action-adventure entertainer. The movie has already gone on floors.

When asked about reports that Kajal would replace Nayanthara, the source chose not to comment, saying, “We are not aware of this.” However, they expressed happiness over Kajal’s return to Telugu cinema. “This marks an excellent return for him after a brief hiatus. He is also in talks for several other projects.”

Once considered the uncrowned queen of Tollywood, Kajal Aggarwal has given many unforgettable hits alongside top stars: Prabhas in Darling, Ram Charan in Magadheera, Allu Arjun in Arya 2 and Jr NTR in Brindavanam. She also played a pivotal role opposite Chiranjeevi in ​​’Khadi No 150′ and matched her dance steps with him. .

After essaying a women-centric film like Satyabhama, Kajal now seems keen on striking a balance between solo-directed projects and big-ticket commercial entertainers. “He wants to reconnect with the Telugu audience in a strong way and explore different roles,” concludes the source.