Taraka Ratna is playing a theatre director in Mike Testing 143. Also starring Madalasa Sharma, Archana and Krishnudu, the film is directed by Viru K. The film is a family entertainer with comedy and action interspersed in the narrative.

The director says that the film is fashioned after Mangamma Gari Manavadu and Muddula Mavayya in its pastoral feel.

The Lanka 'dahanam' scene and two songs are yet to be picturised. The scene will be filmed on Tarak and others for three days from the 9th. The two songs will be shot in Bangkok from November 7.

Suman, Naresh (sr.), Sayaji Shinde, Venu Madhav, Ralla Palli, Kota, Subbaraya Sharma, Kondavalasa are part of the cast.

Editing is by Gautham Raju. Art is by Mani. Choreography is by Amma Rajsekhar. Fights are by Avinash. Cinematography is by Prabhu. Story, dialogues and music are by Veeru K