Nandamuri Balakrishna's NBK111: Makers Postpone 'Queen's' First Look Poster After Chevella Bus Tragedy

The team of Nandamuri Balakrishna's NBK 111 were to reveal the first look of the film's leading lady on social media today, however, owing to the tragic bus accident which took place in Chevella, the makers

have decided to postpone it.

Queen's Look In Nandamuri Balakrishna's NBK 111 Postponed

Taking to social media, the production house shared the update. The text read "In view of the heartbreaking incident near Chevella, the announcement planned for today at 12:01 PM is being held back.Team #NBK111 extends its deepest sympathies and prayers to the families affected."

A tragic road accident in Telangana’s Rangareddy district claiming at least 20 lives and left twenty seven others injured on Monday morning. The collision occurred when a truck loaded with gravel crashed head-on into an RTC bus near Mirjaguda, near Chevella.Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed sadness over the loss of lives and ordered officials to take up immediate relief measures. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the CMO said, “CM Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the road accident that took place in Chevella mandal of Rangareddy district. He has instructed officials to reach the spot immediately and take necessary relief measures.

About NBK111

It is rumoured that Nayanthara, plays the female lead in NBK111. Earlier in June, the film ahead of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s birthday on June 10, the film NBK111 was launched. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the project is set to be produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner. According to the makers, NBK111 will be Gopichand Malineni’s first attempt at creating a historical film. The script is said to a mix of grandeur, action, and historical themes.

NBK111 marks the second collaboration between Nandamuri Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni, following their 2023 action drama Veera Simha Reddy, which was a box office success. The announcement poster featured aimage of a roaring lion, its face split between a metallic plate and a its wild side, symbolising intensity, which are expected to be on lines with Balakrishna’s characterisation.