Nandamuri Balakrishna is all set to do a role in Manchu Manoj's movie 'Ookodathara Ulikki Padathara'. Though initial reports said that it will be a guest appearance, sources from Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures which is producing this movie informed that it is going to be a full length charecter.

"Balakrishna has 26 days of shoot for this movie and he has agreed to do a role. The shooting will start soon after he finishes Sriramarajyam. Meanwhile, Manoj too will complete shooting for his picture with Shriya Saran" a source said.

This is the first time Balayya has agreed to do a role in a movie which stars a younger hero. His role and its prominence are yet to be known. Deeksha Seth will be Manoj's heroine in this movie and Lakshmi Manchu will produce the film. He is believed to have agreed to do this role because Mohanbabu requested him.

Recently Srinu Vaitla too urged Balayya to do a role in Mahesh Babu's 'Dhookudu', but the star refused to do it.