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India.com
11 minutes ago
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- India.com
Rishab Shetty Joins Forces With Director Ashwin Gangaraju For Upcoming Period Drama
Chennai: Well known production house Sithara Entertainment on Wednesday announced that popular Kannada director and actor Rishab Shetty, best known for his pan Indian film Kantara, will play the lead in its next Telugu film, which is to be directed by Ashwin Gangaraju. The film, which is to be produced by Sithara Entertainment in association with Fortune Four Cinemas, is tentatively being referred to as Sithara Entertaiments Production Number 36. Taking to its X timeline, Sithara Entertainment said, "Not all Rebels are forged in Battle. Some are chosen by Destiny And this is that story of a Rebel. Proudly announcing @SitharaEnts Production No.36 with the versatile and dynamic @shetty_rishab garu. Directed by @AshwinGangaraju. Produced by @vamsi84and #SaiSoujanya @Fortune4Cinemas #SrikaraStudios." Not all Rebels are forged in Battle. Some are chosen by Destiny And this is that story of a Rebel.. Proudly announcing @SitharaEnts Production No.36 with the versatile and dynamic @shetty_rishab garu. Directed by @AshwinGangaraju Produced by @vamsi84 &… — Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) July 30, 2025 Sithara Entertainment's announcement comes just a day before the release of its much awaited explosive action entertainer Kingdom, featuring Vijay Deverakonda in the lead. The project announcement poster of the new film that was shared by the production house gives the impression that this will be a period film and that it will be high on action. The poster, which has the caption "The land burned a rebel rose", shows a cannon surrounded by bayonets aiming for an army on the other side. The fact that the makers have already announced that this will be the tale of a rebel has sparked off speculation that this will be a historical film set in 18th century in Bengal. For Rishab Shetty, this will be a significant film as it will mark his debut in Telugu. Shooting for Shetty's eagerly awaited Kantara:Chapter 1, the prequel to the immensely popular pan Indian blockbuster Kantara, has already been wrapped. It may be recalled that only 10 days ago, Hombale Films, the production house producing Kantara:Chapter 1, had announced that they had wrapped up the film and had also released a glimpse video. The production house had then said, "Wrap Up… The Journey Begins. Presenting #WorldOfKantara ~ A Glimpse into the making. #KantaraChapter1 has been a divine journey, deeply rooted in our culture, brought to life with unwavering dedication, relentless hard work, and incredible team spirit. Can't wait to see you all in theatres on October 2nd, as this legendary tale unfolds on big screens worldwide." For those unaware, director Ashwin Gangaraju is best known for having made the Telugu film Aakashavaani, featuring Samuthirakani, Vinay Varma and Teja Kakumanu in the lead. The film, which was originally scheduled for a theatrical release, had to be released on OTT due to the Covid pandemic.
The Hindu
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Anirudh Ravichander says Vijay Deverakonda's ‘Kingdom' will be a ‘milestone film' in their careers
Ace composer Anirudh Ravichander on Monday (July 28) said that his upcoming film,Kingdom, starring Vijay Deverakonda, will be a milestone film in their careers. He said this at the pre-release event of the film in Hyderabad. The composer also praised Vijay, narrating a recent incident that, he said, 'showed the heart of Vijay Deverakonda.' After a fiery performance, Anirudh began his speech by thanking the producer Naga Vamsi, director Gowtham Tinnanuri, female lead Bhagyashri Borse, and the cast and crew of the film. 'Last but not least, let me come to 'Rowdy Boy.' Everybody knows that there's a lot of work going on in our studio, a lot of back-to-back releases and all that. Generally, the hero of a film would call and say, 'Is this ready? Is that ready?' But five days before the release, he sent me a big message saying, 'I hope you're sleeping and taking rest because that is most important.' That shows the heart of Vijay Devarakonda,' said Anirudh. The composer then assured that Kingdom would become a milestone film. 'I generally don't say this if I don't like it. But I watched the film. This is going to be a milestone in VD's career and all our careers.' Anirudh ended his short and sweet speech by thanking the Telugu audiences for their love and support since his debut film, 2012's 3. Anirudh then took the crowd by surprise by speaking in Telugu. 'Naa Telugu family. Nanni mee vadu cheskunnaru. Meeru naavaalu aipoyaarru.. Eppatikki, nenu mee Anirudh, also known as 'Bakkodu' ('My Telugu family, you made me yours. You all became mine. I am always your Anirudh, also known as 'Bakkodu'). This portion of the speech has gone viral on social media, especially since Anirudh is jovially referred to as 'Bakkodu' (a slang term that means 'Thin guy') by the Telugu audiences. Kingdom is produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. The film also stars Satyadev, Manish Chaudhari, Venkitesh, and Baburaj in supporting roles. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 31. Here's Anirudh's speech at the event:
Hans India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Vijay Deverakonda's ‘Kingdom' set for grand release amidst massive buzz
The stage is set for the grand worldwide release of Kingdom, the much-anticipated Telugu film starring Vijay Deverakonda. Directed by Jersey fame Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film also features Bhagyashree Borse and Satyadev in prominent roles. Backed by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, with Srikara Studios presenting, Kingdom will hit theatres on July 31st. Music for the film is composed by Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander. With promotional content striking a chord, particularly the trailer, expectations have skyrocketed. At a press meet held ahead of the release, Vijay Deverakonda expressed confidence, stating, 'The audience response to pre-bookings has been phenomenal. Kingdom is not just action — it's a deeply emotional story. Within minutes, viewers will be drawn into our world. Every war is fought for love, land, or family — and so is this.' Producer Suryadevara Naga Vamsi echoed the sentiment: 'Opening strong at the box office has become a challenge, but Kingdom has already cleared its first test with promising advance bookings. It's a gangster drama packed with emotional weight — not your typical actioner.' He also highlighted the film's authenticity, adding, 'We avoided studio sets and shot mostly in real locations, and that realism will shine through on screen.' Actress Bhagyashree Borse, who plays Madhu, shared, 'It was an honour to work on such a well-written character. I hope audiences love the film as much as we loved making it.'
Hans India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Rishab Shetty teams up with Sithara Entertainments for an 18th century action epic
Sithara Entertainments, known for delivering some of Indian cinema's biggest blockbusters, has unveiled its next grand venture—an ambitious historical action drama featuring Kannada star Rishab Shetty in the lead. The project, which is being mounted on a massive scale, marks a powerful collaboration between Shetty and director Ashwin Gangaraju. Set in the politically volatile Bengal province of 18th century Bharat, the film narrates the rise of a rebel during a time of great turmoil. Rishab Shetty, fresh off the success of Kantara and currently working on its sequel, is set to headline this intense fictional narrative, promising audiences a compelling performance in a role unlike any he's done before. The film will be simultaneously shot in Telugu and Kannada, and released in five languages — Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam — making it a true Pan-India spectacle. Ashwin Gangaraju, acclaimed for his gripping storytelling style, will helm this epic tale, promising to bring to life a visually grand and emotionally stirring saga. The project is being produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, with Srikara Studios presenting the film. Titled as Production No.36, the announcement has already created a wave of excitement among fans and industry watchers. With a unique setting, a powerful story, and a dynamic team, this film is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Indian releases in the coming years. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates.
The Hindu
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Rishab Shetty to star in a period drama directed by Ashwin Gangaraju
Kannada actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty will star in a historical drama to be produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. Rishab is currently involved in the post-production work of Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1. The makers announced the project on social media on July 30, 2025 (Wednesday). 'Not all rebels are forged in battle. Some are chosen by destiny. This is a story of a rebel,' wrote Rishab on X, as he shared the poster of the movie. Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya are the producers of the movie. ನನ್ನ ಮುಂದಿನ ಚಿತ್ರ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಆಶೀರ್ವಾದ ಎಂದಿನಂತೆ ಸದಾ ಇರಲಿ 😊 Not all Rebels are forged in Battle. ⚔️ Some are chosen by Destiny And this is that story of a Rebel..💥💥 Directed by @AshwinGangaraju Produced by @SitharaEnts@vamsi84 & #SaiSoujanya@Fortune4Cinemas# — Rishab Shetty (@shetty_rishab) July 30, 2025 'The land burned, a rebel rose,' reads the caption in the poster. The movie will be directed by Ashwin Gangaraju. He had previously directed Aakashavaani (2021). Rishab has also signed two more pan-India projects. He will feature as the lead in Jai Hanuman. The Prashanth Varma directorial will be a sequel to his hit HanuMan. It will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers. He will also star in The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj. The movie will be directed by Sandeep Singh, and will have music from Pritam. ALSO READ: 'Su From So': How an unheralded Kannada film broke marketing norms to set box office records Meanwhile, Rishab is gearing up for the release of the highly anticipated sequel to Kantara (2022). Produced by Hombale Films, the movie will hit the screens on October 02, 2025. Arvind Kashyap is the cinematographer while Ajaneesh Loknath has composed music for the movie.
