Kantri - is the movie produced by Aswini Dutt in which Jr. N T R is acting as Hero, Hansika Motwaani(Deshamuduru fame) is playing the lead role opposite NTR. Shooting of the movie is in progress in and around Hyderabad. This movie is directed by Mehar Ramesh. Manisharma is composing the music of the movie. Unit would go to overseas to US and Malaysia after completing this present schedule couple of songs in abroad. Producer is planning to release movie on 9th April 2008.

Though not a sensational hit, ‘Yamadonga’ achieved a hit talk and hence NTR is getting ready with a renewed vigour for ‘Kantri’. Incidentally the character’s name is ‘Kranti’, a tongue twister for ‘Kantri’. Besides, Hansika, there is another heroine in the movie. The unit first selected Amritha Rao and later tried to take Zia Khan of ‘Nissabdh’-fame in Bollywood. However, the opportunity knocked the door of Ria Sen, daughter of Moon Moon Sen of ‘Sirivennela’-fame. Though Hansika Motwani’s debut film ‘Desamuduru’ was a blockbuster, she did not sign any Telugu film after that despite several offers. Whatever be the reasons, after ‘Desamuduru’, Hansika signed the dotted line for ‘Kantri’ opposite NTR.

If Mani Sarma would have his way, then NTR will be singing once again. He has already rendered his voice a couple of times. Recently, he was heard singing for Yamadonga. It is becoming common for the stars these days to lend their voices at least for one song, just for some fun.