Nandamuri Balakrishna`s most prestigious project ever - 'Gautamiputra Satakarni' - is proceeding with its shoot at a brisk pace. The historical is presented by Bibo Srinivas, produced on First Frame Entertainment banner by Y Rajeev Reddy and Jagarlamudi Saibabu. It's directed by Krish, whose last film 'Kanche' won the National award.

After completing schedules in Morocco, Hyderabad, and Georgia, the unit is set to shoot in Madhya Pradesh starting from today. In this 18-day-schedule, Shriya Saran and Hema Malini, who respectively play Balakrishna's wife and mother, will participate.

Music is by Chirantan Bhatt. Art Director is Bupesh Bhupathi. Cinematography is by Gnanashekar. Lyrics are by Sirivennela Seetharama Shastry. Dialogues are by Burra Sai Madhav of Gopala Gopala and Kanche fame. Fights are by Ram Lakshman. Costumes are by the three-time National Award-winning Neetu Lulla, whose noticeable works include 'Devdas' and 'Jodha Akbar'. Neetu Lulla is working closely with director Krish, cameraman Gnanashekar VS and the art department "to create the costume designs of right texture and color. She has conducted a wide research on art and culture that was prevalent during the times of Satavahana (78-100 AD). Neetu Lulla also collaborated with world`s best jewelry makers to sketch the authentic model samples and preparing jewels".