Director Surender Reddy on Saturday confirmed that 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy' will be ready by 2018. He was speaking to the local media in Rupanagudi.

Reddy was there in Rupanagudi village to meet with the descendants of the freedom fighter. He also went to the village to examine the sword that Narasimha Reddy had used.

In Uyyalavada where he went later, the director said that the film is being made at a cost of Rs. 200 Cr.

Accompanied by cinematographer Rathnavelu, art team members Sanath and Uma Shankar, Surender also examined the hideout from where the freedom fighter was caught by the British on a fateful day.

Jurreru, where Narasimha Reddy was martyred (he was hanged to death by the colonialists), was also visited by the team.

In Kovelakuntla, where a treasury was heroically looted by Narasimha Reddy and his comrades, was another place that they visited.

The 'Sye Raa' team got the cooperation of officials, family members of the freedom fighter and others. As per a source close to the makers, this is the last recce before the first schedule begins.