Krishnavamsi who is currently filming 'Nakshatram' will have to take up Balakrishna's 101st movie as per the original plan. But now the movie has been put on hold.

Contrary to rumors, the movie has not been scrapped but it will go to the sets only towards the end of 2017. In the meantime, Balakrishna will be doing his 101st movie with another director. 

The reason why Krishnavamsi's film stalled temporarily is due to Amitabh's lack of dates. Both Balakrishna and Krishnavamsi strongly believe that Amitabh Bachchan should perform the key role in the movie. They approached him for the same few months ago. But Bachchan told them his unavailability to give dates for the movie immediately. He is said to have told them to begin his portions in the second half of 2017 if they really want him to play this role. 

So, Krishnavamsi's combination with Balayya will definitely happen but not now, says a source.