Speaking at the trailer launch event of 'Garuda Vega' on Tuesday, Rajasekhar claimed that Nandamuri Balakrishna had told director Praveen Sattaru that they should do a film in his direction in future. "Balakrishna garu will be the main hero and I will be a side character," Rajasekhar said in a jest.

Then, Balayya added as a rejoinder that whatever Rajasekhar said should be understood in reverse. True to his style, the 'Gautamiputra Satakarni' hero then remarked that competitive spirit is always important in every field. The comments were made in a lighter-vein than as a hint that Praveen will direct the two actors.

In his speech, Balayya appreciated Praveen for doing a multitude of genres - 'LBW', 'Chandamama Kathalu', 'Guntur Talkies' and now 'Garuda Vega'. He will next do a biopic of Pullela Gopichand.