Pre-production is as important as production, particularly for films that are based on real incidents and are made in original locations. Naga Chaitanya's 23rd film to be helmed by Chandoo Mondeti and produced by Bunny Vas under the guidance of legendary producer Allu Aravind who presents it. The makers are leaving no stone unturned to give a new experience to the audience across the country.

For that, they adopted a new approach. To begin the pre-production, team #NC23 explored coastal Andhra Pradesh and visited K Machilesham village in Srikakulam.

Producer Bunny Vas said, "The director was keen that we should not work on this story sitting in Hyderabad. We are taking this pre-production forward with a lot of care by studying the people and atmosphere."

Director Chandoo Mondeti said, "Our pre-production begins now after coming to this village and observing every minute detail."

Hero Naga Chaitanya said, "We are in this village to meet the characters, study their body language… know the texture of the village and understand their lifestyle."

Taking it to the next level, team #NC23 took to the sea to understand the worklife of the fishermen.

The entire journey is presented as a documentary called The First Cut Documentation. It's an exciting expedition, we must say.

Like never before in Tollywood, a hero visited locations and interacted with people, before starting the shoot. Naga Chaitanya is showing his special interest in the project by taking part in the pre-production works.