The shooting of 'Kantri' directed by Meher Ramesh and produced by Chalasani Aswanidutt on the banner of Vyjayanti Movies with Young Tiger NT Ramarao as hero was formally launched with puja activities at Aswanidutt house on 14th, September.

The film would go to sets very soon. The director of the film is the protégé of versatile director Puri Jagannath and is making his debut through this film.

It may be mentioned here that 'Andhrawala' of NTR directed by Puri Jagannath was a dud in Telugu, while the same film was remade in Kannada and that was a big hit there.

Speaking on the occasion, NTR says, 'Now that I am enjoying the success of 'Yamadonga' directed by SS Rajamouli. That success gave me a renewed vigour and strength and my pleasure was doubled. I thank Jakkanna (Rajamouli) in this regard.'