
NC24: Shooting for Naga Chaitanya Starrer Begins, Makers Give A Peek Into ‘Months Of Preparation'
Naga Chaitanya's fans have been eagerly waiting for any updates about the actor's upcoming project tentatively titled 'NC24', directed by Virupaksha fame Karthik Dandu. The mythical thriller promises to take the audiences on a journey to a faraway and untapped locations in wild terrains. On Saturday, Naga Chaitanya revealed that the shooting for the film has begun. He also shared a behind-the-scenes video titled 'The Excavation Begins', which offers a sneak-peek into the months of preparation that went into the ambitious project.
The BTS video shared by the makers of NC24 offers intriguing glimpses of Naga Chaitanya in discussion with the film's team. The actor, who is seen sporting a new look for the thriller, is seen actively participating in the film's prep sessions. Naga Chaitanya attentively listens to the director's vision as they stand before a model of deep caves- hinting at the mysterious world the film aims to create. The video also shows the extensive arrangements being made for the movie, including the assembly of outdoor sets.
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Clearly, Naga Chaitanya has been invested in the film from its early ideation days. The BTS video that gives a glimpse of the team's pre-production efforts and their ambitious vision, has left fans super excited! Sharing the video, the makers wrote, 'Years of ideation. Months of preparation. Endless rehearsals. And what you're seeing now is just a whisper of the storm that's coming! #NC24 The Excavation Begins. Get ready for a never-before-seen mythical thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat."
Directed by Karthik Varma Dandu, NC24 is being positioned as a grand mystical thriller. The project is backed by producer BVSN Prasad in collaboration with Sukumar under the banners of SVCC and Sukumar Writings. With music by Ajaneesh Loknath, NC24 promises to showcase Chaitanya in a refreshing, powerful new avatar. The film also features rising talent Sparsh Shrivastava, known for Laapataa Ladies, in a key role, while Meenakshi Chaudhary is speculated to join as the female lead.
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