Noted veteran Kaikala Satyanarayana has been roped in for the role of HM Reddy in 'NTR'.

Reddy, whose moniker is 'Tiger', is credited with directing the first-ever South Indian talkie movie. 'Kalidasu' and 'Bhakta Prahallada' are two of his masterpieces. Scenes featuring Kaikala have already been shot in the recently wrapped-up first schedule. Director Krish Jagarlamudi is on record stating that the veteran's performance is top-notch in the role. The First Look of Kaikala in the movie has been released marking his birthday today.

Starring Vidya Balan as Basavatarakam, the film also features Naresh VK, Murali Sharma and Prakash Raj in different roles. Music is by MM Keeravani. Cinematography is by Gnanasekhar VS. Dialogues are by Sai Madhav Burra. Lyrics are by Sirivennela Seetarama Sastry. Production Designing is by Saahi Suresh. It's produced by Balakrishna (who is playing NTR), Vishnuvardhan Induri, Sai Korrapati and MRV Prasad.