“Coming together to tell you a story of an incredible human phenomenon called ‘N.T.RamaRao’,” tweeted Daggubati Rana on Friday, sharing a photo with Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna, who will play the lead role in the biopic on film star and former Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao.
In the evening, he met Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at his residence along with Mr. Balakrishna and Krish, who is directing the film.
Speculation in the film industry is that Mr. Rana will be seen in the film as Mr. Naidu, who is NTR’s son-in-law. They, it is learnt, have discussed the biopic with the Chief Minister. Vidya Balan has been roped in to play NTR’s wife Basavatharakam.
The biopic, which is a well-researched project, initially had Teja as the director, but the mantle was later handed over to Krish.
Govt. policy likely
Mr. Naidu told them that the government would come out with a policy on the film industry soon. It would also take steps to set up a Film and TV Institute with highest standards. Andhra Pradesh was the best place and conducive for growth of cine industry. The State government would extend all possible help. Natural resources and scenic beauty in the State were additional advantages. The film industry would help in promoting various sectors such as tourism. Many tourist places in the State could be promoted as part of film tourism. Graphics, animation and other areas related to the cine industry would also grow, he said.
Responding to him, they said apart from capital Amaravati, many other places in the State would attract tourists. They also promised cooperation in developing the film industry in A.P..
