Nayanthara to Play Queen in Balakrishna's Epic 'NBK 111'

On November 18th, 2025, it was announced that acclaimed actress Nayanthara will be playing the role of a queen in the upcoming film 'NBK 111', directed by Gopichand Malineni. The announcement, which coincided with Nayanthara's birthday, was made via an official motion poster released by the filmmakers.

'NBK 111' marks a significant reunion for Nayanthara and veteran actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, who last shared the screen seven years ago. The project is being helmed by Gopichand Malineni, who previously collaborated with Balakrishna on the 2023 release 'Veera Simha Reddy'.

Gopichand Malineni expressed his enthusiasm for Nayanthara's involvement, stating that he is "honored to have her power and grace in our story." The production house, Vriddhi Cinemas, also shared their excitement, describing Nayanthara's character as "the queen who carries the calm of oceans and the fury of storms."

'NBK 111' is set to be a large-scale production, aiming to deliver a high-budget cinematic experience. For director Gopichand Malineni, this film marks his first foray into the period drama genre, adding a new dimension to his established reputation for delivering commercial blockbusters in Telugu cinema.

The official launch of 'NBK 111' is scheduled for November 26th, 2025, building anticipation for further updates from the production team. Fans of both Nayanthara and Balakrishna are eagerly awaiting the reunion of these two powerhouse performers on the big screen.