Megastar Chiranjeevi's magnum opus 'Vishwambhara' is set to be a visual spectacle with record-breaking VFX shots
Megastar
Chiranjeevi
will be in the much-awaited socio-fantasy entertainer 'Vishwambhara', which is touted to be a visual delight with the film heavily relying on high-quality VFX shots.
According to a report by IANS, the upcoming film will include an unprecedented number of VFX shots, making it one of the most visually ambitious projects in recent times.
Currently in the final stages of post-production, 'Vishwambhara' is being described as a visual extravaganza. The makers have roped in top-tier VFX studios from across Tollywood, Bollywood, and even Hollywood to bring director Vassishta's grand vision to life. These teams are reportedly working to deliver world-class visual effects that can rival any international production.
The report also suggests that the film is being treated as a magnum opus, with no compromise on quality or scale.
The film's socio-fantasy backdrop gives ample scope for imaginative world-building, and the VFX-heavy treatment is expected to fully immerse viewers in this richly created universe. Chiranjeevi, who leads the ensemble cast, is said to be thrilled with how the film is shaping up in post-production.
Earlier during the film's teaser release, 'Vishwambhara' faced backlash after its visuals were revealed to be AI-generated, not CGI.
Producer Malladi Satyanarayana Reddy, while speaking with TeluguOne, admitted that due to the time constraints, the team had to use last-minute AI; however, he mentioned these won't appear in the final cut.
The film also features
Trisha Krishnan
and Ashika Ranganath in key roles, with actor
Kunal Kapoor
playing a significant part in the story.
The film has music composed by Oscar-winner MM Keeravani.
The film is now undergoing proper CGI work, with a rescheduled release expected in summer 2026.
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