<p>Actor Pragya Jaiswal says that she was a bit scared about working with Balakrishna in the Telugu movie <em>Akhanda </em>as the 'Nata Simha' is one of the biggest stars in the industry.<br /><br />"I was a bit scared initially about working with Balakrishna as I had never really acted with someone of his stature. He is just so senior to me," she told <em>DH </em>in an exclusive interview.<br /><br />The <em>Kanche </em>star added that she enjoyed collaborating with the Nandamuri hero as he is a thorough professional with a strong work ethic.<br /><br />"It was a delightful experience. He is a thorough professional and an encouraging co-star. Balakrishna was always punctual on the sets. He is passionate about cinema and virtually transforms into a different person while giving a shot," said the star.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/meena-to-act-opposite-balakrishna-in-his-next-movie-report-983470.html" target="_blank">Meena to act opposite Balakrishna in his next movie: Report</a></strong><br /><br /><em>Akhanda</em> is being directed by noted filmmaker Boyapati Srinu, who is known for his 'massy' films, and marks his second collaboration with Pragya. She had previously played a supporting role in his 2017 release <em>Jaya Janaki Nayaka</em>, which featured Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Rakul Preet as the lead pair.</p>.<p>"Boyapati pays a great deal of attention to every single detail while working on a scene or a film in general," she said<br /><br />Akhanda is Boyapati's third film with Balakrishna. The two first teamed up for the 2010 release <em>Simha</em>, which set the box office on fire. It was an actioner and starred Nayanthara and<strong> </strong>Sneha Ullal as the leading ladies. Their second film <em>Legend </em>hit the screens in 2014, emerging as a blockbuster. It featured the popular 'history repeats' dialogue as well as a captivating elevation scene.<br /> </p>.<p>"This is a blockbuster combination. It was not difficult to say yes to the film," said Pragya.<br /><br /><em>Akhanda </em>was slated to hit the screens on May 28 but that did not happen due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new date is likely to be announced once things return to normal.<br /><br />Pragya, meanwhile, is going through a busy phase on the work front and will reportedly be seen opposite Bollywood star Salman Khan in <em>Antim: The Final Truth</em>. </p>
<p>Actor Pragya Jaiswal says that she was a bit scared about working with Balakrishna in the Telugu movie <em>Akhanda </em>as the 'Nata Simha' is one of the biggest stars in the industry.<br /><br />"I was a bit scared initially about working with Balakrishna as I had never really acted with someone of his stature. He is just so senior to me," she told <em>DH </em>in an exclusive interview.<br /><br />The <em>Kanche </em>star added that she enjoyed collaborating with the Nandamuri hero as he is a thorough professional with a strong work ethic.<br /><br />"It was a delightful experience. He is a thorough professional and an encouraging co-star. Balakrishna was always punctual on the sets. He is passionate about cinema and virtually transforms into a different person while giving a shot," said the star.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/meena-to-act-opposite-balakrishna-in-his-next-movie-report-983470.html" target="_blank">Meena to act opposite Balakrishna in his next movie: Report</a></strong><br /><br /><em>Akhanda</em> is being directed by noted filmmaker Boyapati Srinu, who is known for his 'massy' films, and marks his second collaboration with Pragya. She had previously played a supporting role in his 2017 release <em>Jaya Janaki Nayaka</em>, which featured Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Rakul Preet as the lead pair.</p>.<p>"Boyapati pays a great deal of attention to every single detail while working on a scene or a film in general," she said<br /><br />Akhanda is Boyapati's third film with Balakrishna. The two first teamed up for the 2010 release <em>Simha</em>, which set the box office on fire. It was an actioner and starred Nayanthara and<strong> </strong>Sneha Ullal as the leading ladies. Their second film <em>Legend </em>hit the screens in 2014, emerging as a blockbuster. It featured the popular 'history repeats' dialogue as well as a captivating elevation scene.<br /> </p>.<p>"This is a blockbuster combination. It was not difficult to say yes to the film," said Pragya.<br /><br /><em>Akhanda </em>was slated to hit the screens on May 28 but that did not happen due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new date is likely to be announced once things return to normal.<br /><br />Pragya, meanwhile, is going through a busy phase on the work front and will reportedly be seen opposite Bollywood star Salman Khan in <em>Antim: The Final Truth</em>. </p>