It's gonna be mad fun: Arjun Rampal on playing baddie in Telugu debut NBK108 - watch video

Arjun Rampal has been roped in to play an antagonist in a Telugu film headlined by Nandamuri Balakrishna. Tentatively titled #NBK108, the upcoming film which is touted to be a mass entertainer is being helmed by Anil Ravipudi.

Mumbai: Hindi cinema actor Arjun Rampal is set to foray into Telugu cinema in veteran star Nandamuri Balakrishna's upcoming feature film, the makers said Wednesday. Rampal, 50, will play the antagonist in the film which is billed as a mass entertainer, they added. The untitled film is directed by Anil Ravipudi.

The production banner Shine Screens shared the news about Rampal's casting on their official Twitter handle. "Team #NBK108 welcomes the talented National Award-winning actor @rampalarjun on board as the antagonist in his Telugu debut NataSimham #NandamuriBalakrishna @AnilRavipudi @MsKajalAggarwal @sreeleela14 @MusicThaman @sahugarapati7 @harish_peddi @YoursSKrishna," the post read.

Rampal, who has played negative roles in Hindi films such as Om Shanti Om and Ra.One, said he is looking forward to working on the movie with Balakrishna. "Thank you for having me. Super excited. It's gonna be mad fun," the Rock On!! star wrote on social media.

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The movie is expected to combine Balakrishna's style of mass appeal and Anil Ravipudi's style of commercial elements. This prestigious project in the crazy combination is being produced on a grand scale by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under the banner of Shine Screens. In March, the makers unveiled Balakrishna's first look from the film on the festive occasion of Ugadi which is celebrated as Telugu New Year.

For unversed, Balakrishna, also a politician, is regarded as one of the top actors of Telugu cinema with films such as Legend, Simha, Narasimha Naidu, Sri Rama Rajyam and Aditya 369 to his credit. Kajal Aggarwal and Sreeleela are also part of the upcoming movie. (With agency inputs)