Hero Balakrishna will soon don the cap of director. The actor is currently busy with his blockbuster film Okkamogadu. His next film is Ranga Panduranga with Raghavendra Rao.

Balayya is now holding discussions on the script for a new film. The film is Lava Kusa.

A couple of films have come out earlier on Lava Kusa and they were a big hit. Balakrishna wants to do this mythological film with a big budget. And by all indications, Balakrishna has even made up his mind to direct this film. The film is expected to take off only in 2008. Balakrishna is also ken to revive hi pet project Narthansala.