Songs recording of NTR's new film in the direction of B Gopal started today at SP Kodandapani recording theater in Chennai. Chengala Venkat Rao, who produced a trend setting industry hit in the form of Samarasimha Reddy is producing this film as production no.2 from Satyanarayanamma Productions. Amisha Patel is paired up with NTR in this film.

40% more powerful than Simhadri story - Vijayendra Prasad
Vijayendra Prasad - who provided story for Samarasimha Reddy provided story for this film. Speaking to the press he said that giving story to NTR after Simhadri's stupendous success is a tough task. Simhadri film catered to all kinds of audiences with right amount of emotions in each and every aspect. He said that the story for this film is 40% more powerful than Simhadri storyline.

Feeling happy - B Gopal
B Gopal said that he is feeling happy to work with NTR again after working with him in Allari Ramudu. He also informed that NTR is not able to come to press meet as he is stuck up with shooting of Samba at Karaikudi.

Single card for me - Lawrence
Choreographer Lawrence said that he composed dances for 5 songs in Samarasimha Reddy and he would be composing dances for all songs in this film. He said that everybody ask him to compose the kind of steps he composed in Samarasimha Reddy in their films.

Ugadi opening - Chengala Venkatrao
Chengasla Venkat Rao said that he is a great fan of legend NT Rama Rao and wanted to make a film with him as hero. But, succeeded in making his debut film with Bala Krishna - scion of NTR. He attributed his political career and MLA seat t0 the success of Samarasimha Reddy film. He said that his new film would definitely live up to the expectations people would have from 'Samarasimha Reddy' producer. He said that music by Mani Sharma is one of the factors why crowds loved to watch Samarasimha Reddy again and again. And Mani Sharma would be composing competent and entertaining tunes for this film as well. The opening of this film would be held in grand style at Hyderabad on the festive day of Ugadi 2004. The regular shooting would start from April 2004 onwards.

Amisha Patel said that she is very selective and choosy while accepting new scripts and she has a very good role in this film.

This film also sports another heroine. Ravinder Reddy handles cinematography. More details later.

Jeevi (reporting from Chennai)