In a thrilling development for fans of Telugu cinema, actors Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya are set to reunite on-screen for another project after their successful 2021 film, “Love Story”. The upcoming film, tentatively titled “NC23”, is based on true events and is being helmed by Chandoo Mondeti and produced by Geetha Arts.
A Successful Reunion After ‘Love Story’
Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya’s previous collaboration, “Love Story”, was a major success at the box office. Their on-screen chemistry was well-received by audiences and critics alike, making the announcement of their reunion for “NC23” an exciting prospect for fans.
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“Love Story”, a 2021 Indian Telugu-language musical romantic-drama film tells the story of an inter-caste relationship between Mounika (Pallavi) and Revanth (Chaitanya), who meet in the city while pursuing their dreams.
The film was theatrically released on 24 September 2021 and despite mixed reviews from critics who praised the performances of Chaitanya and Pallavi while criticizing its lengthy runtime, the film netted ₹8.75 crore in India on its first day, the highest since theatres reopened and began showing cinemas after the second covid wave. The film grossed over ₹90 crore at the box office, against a budget of 30 crore making it a commercially successful venture.
About Naga Chaitanya’s NC23
“NC23” marks the third collaboration between Naga Chaitanya and director Chandoo Mondeti, following “Savyasachi” in 2018 and “Premam” in 2016. The film is currently in the pre-production stage.
In “NC23”, Naga Chaitanya is reportedly playing a fisherman, with the story set amidst the coastal Andhra backdrop. The film is based on true events and being produced by Bunny Vas under Geetha Arts.
Sai Pallavi Joins Naga Chaitanya In NC23
The production house, Geetha Arts, confirmed Sai Pallavi‘s joining via social media. The actress was seen along with Naga Chaitanya, Chandoo Mondeti, Allu Aravind, and Bunny Vas in an image shared by the production house.
With pre-production in full swing, shooting for “NC23” is set to begin soon. Earlier, the duo of actor and director had also visited the village of K Matchilesam in Srikakulam as part of their preparations, as well. They met the fishermen of the region, to learn more about their land, lifestyle, and culture. As fans eagerly await more updates, the reunion of Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya promises to bring another memorable film to Telugu cinema.
Apart from this, it’s being reported that Sai Pallavi is set to make her Hindi debut opposite Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan in a supernatural love story.
(Also read more details here: Junaid Khan Secretly Starts Work With Father Aamir Khan On His 2nd Film, A Supernatural Love Story With Sai Pallavi)
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