N.Shankar, who is also known as encounter Shankar, is confirmed as the director for NTR Arts film starring Balakrishna. Even though there is an official announcement of the film recently, director was no where mentioned in the press statement. In fact, the director was not confirmed by then. Sources now say that N.Shankar is confirmed to direct Balakrishna for NTR Arts films. N.Shankar is presently the president of Director's association and his last film is Ram with Nitin in the lead.