The second schedule of Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming film, tentatively referred to as NC24, has commenced in Hyderabad, following the completion of its initial shooting leg. The film is directed by Virupaksha fame Karthik Dandu and jointly produced by BVSN Prasad and Sukumar under the banners Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra LLP and Sukumar Writings.

The month-long schedule is set to focus on key scenes involving Naga Chaitanya and other principal cast members. These scenes will be shot across three major locations in Hyderabad, and the team has brought in a strong technical crew to handle the project’s scale and ambition.

The makers also released a new poster featuring Naga Chaitanya holding a pickaxe and jute rope, with the caption “One step deeper, one swing closer.” The poster hints at the film’s mythological and archaeological themes. Touted as the actor’s most expensive project to date, NC24 is billed as a mythological thriller that blends fantasy elements with grounded storytelling.

Earlier, a concept teaser titled “NC24 – The Excavation Begins” was released, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the film’s creative process. The glimpse showcased CGI development and production design work, and received positive response from viewers.

NC24 features music by Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematography by Ragul Dharuman, production design by Sri Nagendra Tangala, and editing by Naveen Nooli. Sukumar is also credited with the screenplay. While the lead cast beyond Naga Chaitanya is yet to be officially announced, the film’s title is set to be revealed in the coming weeks.