Mahesh Babu's upcoming film Bharat Ane Nenu is slated to hit the screens on Friday. The film, tipped to be a political thriller has been produced by DVV Danayya and directed by Koratala Siva. Bharat Ane Nenu also marks the second collaboration of Mahesh Babu-Koratala Siva duo after the blockbuster Srimanthudu.

In his recent interview to a leading daily, Koratala Siva is all praises for Mahesh Babu.

"Mahesh is a fantastic actor. There’s no two ways about it. He always gives his hundred percent and is a delight for any director to work with,” said the director. Talking about Mahesh’s performance, Siva said, “Bharat is a complex character. Mahesh really had to dig deep and change as an actor for this role. You will see a whole new side to him in the film", Koratala Siva said.

Bharat Ane Nenu stars Kiara Advani as the female lead and will mark her Telugu debut as well.