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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Sambalpur set for grand Sital Sasthi yatra with over 8,000 artistes, silver pandal
SAMBALPUR: Sambalpur city is gearing up for the grand celebration of historic Sital Sasthi yatra which will kick-off from May 31. Over 8,000 artistes from Odisha and outside will take part in the three-day festival, rituals of which commenced from Tuesday. The festival marks the divine marriage between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati which will take place on May 31 night. The homecoming procession of the divine couple to their temple would start on June 1 night and end on June 2 evening. This year, Nandapada Sital Sasthi committee is set to showcase a 1.5 quintal silver pandal where the divine marriage will take place. Around 1,800 folk artistes will perform Dulduli, Samprada, Ganta, Shabar, Kantara, Mayur, Aghori, Galpa, Ghumura, Purulia Chhau, Dambaru, Jodi Shankha and Danda Nacha. Other key highlights of the event will include Kharagpur's Sher Baja, Mumbai's Lavani, Kerala's Melam and Tambola dancers. Chariots will feature tableaux of Kalabhairava, Panchamukhi Hanuman and Rameshwaram. Tableaux themed on Sambhaji Maharaj and Operation Sindoor will also be displayed. The Nandapada committee has drawn a budget of `70 lakh for the festival. Similarly, Jhaduapada Sital Sasthi committee's grand celebration will feature 150 artistes from Bhopal's Baba Bateshwar Kirtan Samiti and 60 from Goa's Shree Tonyeshwar Shingmotsav Mandal. Dance troupes from Kolkata, Assam, and Puri's Jagannath Bhakti Nrutya Mandali will perform on two mobile stages.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hrithik Roshan to collaborate with Hombale Films, banner behind KGF and Kantara
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan is all set to collaborate with the production banner Hombale Films, for an upcoming Pan-India film. Production banner, known for backing projects such as KGF franchise, Salaar and Kantara, shared the news on Wednesday on its official X handle. 'They call him the Greek God. He's ruled hearts, shattered limits and we see the phenomenon he truly is! We are proud to welcome @iHrithik to the @hombalefilms family for a collaboration, years in the making. A tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity meets imagination, the Big Bang begins.. #HRITHIKXHOMBALE,' read the caption. Hrithik said he is looking forward to bring the cinematic experience for the audience. 'Hombale has been home to some very unique stories over the years. I'm looking forward to partner with them and deliver a cinematic experience for our audience. We are dreaming big, and committed to bringing the vision to life,' he said in a statement. Vijay Kiragandur, founder of Hombale Films said he is very happy with this collaboration. 'At Hombale Films, our purpose is to tell stories that inspire and transcend boundaries. Partnering with Hrithik Roshan is a step forward in realizing that vision, crafting a film where intensity meets imagination on a grand scale. We are committed to delivering an experience that is both powerful and timeless,' he added. Hrithik will next be seen in War 2 alongside Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. The film is slated to release on August 14. It is a sequel to War, which released in 2019.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Hrithik Roshan To Collaborate With Hombale Films, Banner Behind KGF And Kantara
New Delhi: Hrithik Roshan is all set to collaborate with the production banner Hombale Films, for an upcoming Pan-India film. The production banner, known for backing projects such as the KGF franchise, Salaar, and Kantara, shared the news on Wednesday on its official X handle. What Renowned production house Hombale Films credited with blockbusters like KGF and Kantara, has joined hands with Hrithik Roshan for a Pan-India film. Hombale Films made an official announcement on X, which read, "They call him the Greek God. He's ruled hearts, shattered limits and we see the phenomenon he truly is! We are proud to welcome @iHrithik to the @hombalefilms family for a collaboration, years in the making. A tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity meets imagination, the Big Bang begins.. #HRITHIKxHOMBALE." They call him the Greek God. He's ruled hearts, shattered limits and we see the phenomenon he truly is! We are proud to welcome @iHrithik to the @hombalefilms family for a collaboration, years in the making. A tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity… — Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) May 28, 2025 Hrithik said he is looking forward to bringing forth a memorable cinematic experience for the audience. What Makes This Collaboration Special The statement released by the production house highlighted the glory that it cherishes, and the films they make that is a celebration on the big screen. It read, "Hombale has been home to some very unique stories over the years. I'm looking forward to partner with them and deliver a cinematic experience for our audience. We are dreaming big, and committed to bringing the vision to life." Vijay Kiragandur, founder of Hombale Films said he is very happy with this collaboration. "At Hombale Films, our purpose is to tell stories that inspire and transcend boundaries. Partnering with Hrithik Roshan is a step forward in realizing that vision, crafting a film where intensity meets imagination on a grand scale. We are committed to delivering an experience that is both powerful and timeless," he added. Hrithik Roshan's Upcoming Projects Hrithik will next be seen in War 2 alongside Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. The film is slated to release on August 14, 2025. It is a sequel to War, which released in 2019. In A Nutshell Hombale Films is a massive production house with mega blockbusters like KGF and Kantara in its kitty. They made an official announcement of onboarding Hrithik Roshan for an upcoming Pan-India film which is a huge milestone in the actor's career. Knowing the kind of larger-than-life experience that films from this production house offers, it will indeed be exciting to witness this collaboration
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hrithik Roshan joins forces with Kantara producer Hombale Films; fans predict 'Hrithik Vs Rocky Bhai in KGF 3'
Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is all set to join hands with Hombale Films who have given hits like KGF franchise and Kantara. The production house made the announcement with a statement and shared that the upcoming film will be a tale of "grit, grandeur and glory" set to unfold where intensity meets imagination. (Also read: Hrithik Roshan was first choice for Abhishek Bachchan's role in Bunty Aur Babli; here's why he rejected it) The production house took to its social media and shared the statement. They captioned it as, They call him the Greek God. He's ruled hearts, shattered limits and we see the phenomenon he truly is! We are proud to welcome @iHrithik to the @hombalefilms family for a collaboration, years in the making. A tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity meets imagination, the Big Bang begins. The War star, who is excited to be a part of this project told Variety, "Hombale has been home to some very unique stories over the years. I'm looking forward to partnering with them and delivering a cinematic experience for our audience. We are dreaming big, and committed to bringing the vision to life.' A post shared by Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) The makers did not reveal the name or genre of the film but excited fans started to speculate about the plotlines. One fan wrote, "Just imagine Hrithik vs Rocky Bhai in KGF 3". Another fan said, "What if Prabhas×Hrithik Happens". A third fan celebrated the collaboration between north and south films and wrote, 'This is the future. This is how we unlock the true potential of INDIAN CINEMA. Dropping the north and south exterior and creating ART. Looking forward to it. Awaiting the historic CINEMA that is to come (sic).' Another fan contemplated, "Salaar 2 loading.....? With Hrithik Roshan". One fan wrote, "Just imagining if this were a #PrashanthNeel project! And what if it's part of the Salaar or KGF universe too!?" Hrithik Roshan is gearing up for the release of his upcoming spy thriller War 2. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film also stars Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in lead roles. It is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 14. Meanwhile, Hombale is looking forward to bringing Kantara: Chapter 1 to the audience. Directed by and starring Rishab in the lead, Kantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel to his 2022 hit Kantara. The film is set during the reign of the Kadambas of Banavasi. Apart from Rishab, the film also stars Jayaram, Kishore, Jayasurya and Jisshu Sengupta.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Hrithik Roshan roped in for Kantara fame Hombale Films' pan-India project, fans want ‘Hrithik x Prabhas x Yash'
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan joined hands with Hombale Films, the production house behind hits like KGF, Salaar and Kantara, for a pan-India film. The makers have not yet shared details about the project, including genre, timeline, and additional cast. Announcing the project on social media, the official handle of Hombale Films wrote in a post: 'They call him the Greek God. He's ruled hearts, shattered limits and we see the phenomenon he truly is! We are proud to welcome @hrithikroshan to the @hombalefilms family for a collaboration, years in the making. A tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity meets imagination, the Big Bang begins.' Reacting to the news, fans have shared their excitement for the collaboration. In the comments, a user wrote, 'Something big is cooking.' 'Just imagine Hrithik vs Rocky Bhai in KGF 3,' guessed another fan. Someone else added, 'This is the future. This is how we unlock the true potential of INDIAN CINEMA. Dropping the north and south exterior and creating ART. Looking forward to it. Awaiting the historic CINEMA that is to come.' However, Hrithik has shared his excitement for the project. Talking about the collaboration, Vijay Kiragandur, founder of Hombale Films told Variety, "Very happy with this collaboration. At Hombale Films, our purpose is to tell stories that inspire and transcend boundaries. Partnering with Hrithik Roshan is a step forward in realizing that vision, crafting a film where intensity meets imagination on a grand scale. We are committed to delivering an experience that is both powerful and timeless." 'Hombale has been home to some very unique stories over the years. I'm looking forward to partner with them and deliver a cinematic experience for our audience. We are dreaming big, and committed to bringing the vision to life,' teased Hrithik Roshan, without dropping much more details. Hombale Films is known for delivering blockbuster pan-India films over the past few years with their productions like Yash-starrer KGF Chapter 1 & Chapter 2, Prabhas' Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, and Rishabh Shetty's Kantara. On the other hand, Hrithik Roshan is awaiting the release of his much-hyped War 2. Backed by YRF, War 2 stars him alongside South actor Jr NTR and Kiara Advani, releasing on 14 August. He is also set to make his directorial debut with his upcoming Krrish 4.
