New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) Nandamuri Balakrishna is all set to play his father Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) in the late actor-politician's biopic, trade sources said on Tuesday.

'NTR was one of the pioneers of Telugu cinema and his life story will now be adapted on the big screen with his son Nandamuri Balakrishna playing the titular role,' sources said.

'Directed by Krish, the film will also star Vidya Balan, Rana Daggubati and Bengali- Bollywood actor Jisshu Sengupta in the lead roles,' sources said.

The biopic on NTR was launched by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu a few days ago in Hyderabad.

'Vidya Balan is expected to essay the role of NTR’s wife Basavatarakam and Rana Daggubati will play Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. As for Jisshu Sengupta, this film marks his foray into Telugu cinema and he will play celebrated filmmaker L V Prasad who launched NTR in the industry with the film 'Mana Desam',' the sources said.

Jisshu Sengupta said,'I am super excited to work with Krish for the second time. We are already acquainted with each other after shooting for the Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi', so we are looking forward to collaborate again.'

Elaborating on his character, Jisshu expressed his gratitude towards receiving an opportunity to play the role of such an iconic filmmaker.

'While Jisshu has already started with the preparation, he is also improving his linguistic skills since the language is completely new for him,' sources said.

'While the film is expected to kick off this month, Jisshu will start shooting for the same from July 6 onwards. As for Vidya Balan and Rana Daggubati, they are yet to speak up on the details of the project,' the sources added.

UNI PY SHK 1852