Honorable Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu and State Minister Prathipati Pulla Rao with the film`s cast and crew watched 'Gautamiputra Satakarni' at a special screening yesterday in Hyderabad.

After watching the historical, Venkaiah Naidu said, "The film is just superb. The story, presentation, dialogues, lyrics, music, costumes, locations, grandeur and every department have given the best. There is a necessity for filmmakers to educate the present generation about our history and preserve our culture, heritage. Satakarni symbolizes our Telugu honor, Telugu esteem and Telugu pride. I am surprised with director Krish and his team`s dedication to have completed the film in 79 days. I congratulate him for making such historical project. War scenes in this movie are the best in Indian cinema. After NTR, it is only Balakrishna who can show the ease, comfort acting in these historical roles," he said.

"Generally, I do not watch movies because of time and other constraints but I took time for 'GPSK' because it is about our own history. I enjoyed the movie thoroughly. Once again congratulations to Balayya Babu, Krish, producers Rajiv Reddy, Bibo Srinu, writer Burra Sai Madhav and other technicians. Sankranti wishes to each and every one," he averred.

Prathipati Pulla Rao said, "Congrats to GPS team. You re-created historical subject and penned a history of your own in Telugu cinema books. You made Telugu people feel proud and also taught them about our Satavahana glory. This Sankranti will be special treat for all Balayya Babu Fans."

Balakrishna said, "Telugu people made this Sankranti memorable for me by blessing Gautamiputra Satakarni. Our team efforts are paid off. Thanks to Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu garu, Telangana CM KCR garu and Minister Venkaiah Naidu garu for supporting our film. I also thank media friends for standing besides us in every step. GPS is a proud film not only for Telugu people but also for entire India. Krish: This is a collective victory not just for our team but for every mother and all the women in our country. Venkaiah Naidu garu, AP CM Chandrababu Naidu garu and Telangana CM KCR garu have been the pillar supports in keeping our best efforts to make this distinguished subject. Thanks to all Telugu community across world for holding on our belief. Sai Madhav Burra: Satakarni is no more a simple film for me. This experience is a like a dream coming true. In my remote dreams, I never thought of writing dialogues for Balakrishna garu`s 100th film. This Sankranti will remain as a special day for my remaining life. I took my mother`s blessings before beginning the writing part for GPSK."

Producer Bibo Srinu said, "We made this film with more respect and more responsibility because Satakarni is a reputed subject and distinctively Balakrishna garu`s 100th. All our efforts have come out positively with amazing response from audience. On this context I thank AP CM Chandrababu Naidu garu, Telangana CM KCR garu and Central Minister Venkaiah Naidu garu for being our motivational force."