Director Anil Ravipudi has been trying to collaborate with Nandamuri Balakrishna for some time now. After making futile attempts to convince Balayya with the script of Ramarao Garu, he has finally got the nod from the actor for a film that will go on floors towards the end of this year.

"Anil recently narrated a powerful action script to Balakrishna and the actor was convinced. We may hear an official announcement on Balakrishna's birthday once they finalise remuneration, profit share, etc," says a source.

The film will be bankrolled by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under Shine Screens.

Meanwhile, Anil Ravipudi, who recently tested positive for Covid-19, will resume the shoot of F3 in May. The next schedule will commence in Mysore.

Balakrishna, on the other hand, is shooting for NBK 106 in Vikarabad. After this, he is also committed to joining hands with director Gopichand Malineni for an action entertainer. "Balayya will begin Anil's film once he is halfway through Malineni's film," the source adds.