There has been much speculation over the cast of the upcoming NTR biopic directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. Rakul Preet is the latest name said to be part of the project. With the titular role played by Nandamuri Balakrishna, who is also the film's producer, Rakul is expected to play the role of late actor Sridevi. While names like Kangana Ranaut, Shraddha Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha were doing the rounds, the makers have apparently zeroed in on the Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru star. 

The cast also includes Vidya Balan (playing NTR's wife Basavatarakam), Rana Daggubati (as Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu) and Jisshu Sengupta (as LV Prasad). With the shooting proceeding at a brisk pace, the film is expected to hit the screens on January 9. 

Meanwhile, Rakul Preet is currently working on Suriya's NGK, and Karthi's NGK,she also has an untitled film with Sivakarthikeyan in the pipeline.