Telugu director Krish has left for Morocco to shoot expensive battle scenes for his costume drama Gautamiputra Satakarni.

Talking about it, Krish says, "This is a very important film as it marks the leading man Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 100th film. We have selected to tell the story of the 2nd century Deccan emperor."

The film is being made at a budget of approximately Rs 45 crore, making it one of the most expensive Telugu films ever.

Says the filmmaker proudly, "Rajamouli’s Baahubali has opened doors. We can now look at making films that we wouldn’t have dared earlier due to prohibitive budgets."

"We’re shooting major scenes in Morocco. That’s where the battle scenes for some of Hollywood’s biggest costume dramas are shot."

Kabir Bedi will make his debut in Telugu cinema with Gautamiputra Satakarni.

In the picture: Nandamuri Balakrishna with Krish