Director Sampath Nandi, who took q brief break started a project with Sai Dharam Tej, which has been shelved due to budget issues. Sithara Entertainments planned to bankrill the film titled Gaanja Shankar.

Sampath Nandi was in talks with several producers but the film was put on hold. Sampath Nandi recently met Sharwanand and got his nod. There are speculations that Sampath Nandi narrated the script of Ganja Shankar to Sharwanand but it is untrue.

Sampath Nandi pitched a new idea and impressed Sharwanand. He is currently working on the script and the final narration will take place this year. Sharwanand is currently shooting for Samajavaragamana fame Ram Abbaraju’s film and he is also simultaneously shooting for Abhilash Reddy’s sports drama.

If all goes well, Sharwanand and Sampath Nandi’s film will start early next year. People Media Factory is expected to produce this untitled film. People Media Factory is also producing Manamey which is the costliest film made in the actor’s career.