KS Ravikumar's film with Balakrishna may have this title: 'Karna'. The makers seem to have given up on 'Jayasimha', a tentative title. An official announcement is expected.

While Nayanthara is the main heroine, Malayalam girl Natasha Doshi (of 'Manthiran', 'Hide & Seek' fame) is playing an important role. There is no clarity as to what is her role in the movie.

Prakash Raj and Jayaprakash Reddy are also part of the cast. A power-packed story has been written by M Ratnam, who is also the film's dialogue writer. Jagapathi Babu, Murali Mohan and Brahmanandam will be seen playing key roles.

Chirantan Bhatt of 'Gautamiputra Satakarni' fame is the music director. Ram Prasad is the cinematographer. Action choreography is by Arivumani and Anbumani of 'Kabali' fame. Art direction is by Narayana Reddy.

The film releases in January 2018. Already, 'Bharat Ane Nenu' has exempted itself from the Sankranthi race. Besides Pawan Kalyan's 'Agnatavasi', #NBK102 is the only big film that has been confirmed. 'Rangasthalam' is yet to be officially confirmed. Raj Tarun's 'Raju Gadu' is in the fray.