SS Rajamouli, whose advice to the director Krish to go as much real as possible instead of buying time for CG work made it possible to complete 'Gautamiputra Satakarni' in 79 days, has cheered the historical war drama.

"Saaho Basavatarakarama puthra BALAKRISHNA!!! I salute you sir for your portrayal of Satakarni that will make nandamuri tarakaramarao garu proud. He will shower his blessings from above. Anjanaputhra Krish the blessings of 12 crore Telugus across the globe will be with you. How in the heavens could you make this epic in 79 days? Unbelievable. I have got a lot lot to learn from you..Sai Madhav Burra garu, your pen is Satakarni's sword. Excellent camera work and extraordinary production values make Satakarni a proud Telugu film to remember for a long time," he has tweeted.

Rajamouli watched the benefit show held at Mallikharjuna Theatre, Kukatpally. Balakrishna was in the same hall.

Saaho Basavatarakarama puthra BALAKRISHNA!!!
I salute you sir for your potrayal of Satakarni that will make nandamuri tarakaramarao garu

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) January 12, 2017