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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rishab Shetty makes his Telugu debut with the historical action drama; the makers share the first-look poster of the 'Story of a Rebel'
Picture Credit: X 'Kantara' fame actor and director Rishab Shetty is all set to mark his debut in Telugu cinema. The makers officially unveiled the project by sharing its striking first-look poster on Wednesday. The upcoming film is expected to be a grand historical action drama, helmed by director Ashwin Gangaraju and backed by the production house backing films like 'Lucky Bhaskar,' 'Jersey,' 'Tillu Square,' 'Kingdom,' and more. Story of a Rebel Sharing the motion poster, the makers wrote, "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 gaur". About the film The movie takes place in Bengal in the 18th century, during a turbulent and politically unstable period. The backdrop suggests an engrossing story of resistance, identity, and destiny. With his strong performance in 'Kantara,' Rishab Shetty's inclusion in this project increases anticipation. The makers are yet to share any other plot details regarding the project. Directed by Ashwin Gangaraju, who earlier directed 'Aakashavaani' and also served as an associate to the legendary filmmaker SS Rajamouli. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Here's what a microbiologist says CNA Read More Undo His experience in handling mythological and historical narratives is expected to bring depth to this period drama. The film will be shot in both Telugu and Kannada simultaneously. The team is also eyeing a wider release, with plans to dub the film in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Upcoming work front Speaking of his upcoming films, his next major release is 'Kantara: Chapter 1,' scheduled for October 2, 2025. This film is a prequel to his blockbuster 'Kantara.' He also stars in 'Jai Hanuman,' a mythological action sequel directed by Prasanth Varma, where Rishab portrays Lord Hanuman. This film is part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. He is also a part of ' Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ,' a historical action film slated for a January 21, 2027, release.
The Hindu
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Kaantha' teaser: Dulquer Salmaan and Samuthirakani's turbulent bond sparks chaos on set
Dulquer Salmaan treated his fans with the highly-awaited teaser of his upcoming film Kaantha on his 42nd birthday on Monday (July 29, 2025). The Tamil and Telugu bilingual film Kaantha is directed by Selvamani Selvaraj and stars Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri Borse in the lead roles, along with Dulquer. The two-minute and twelve-second teaser features an estranged relationship between a father and son, portrayed by Samuthirakani and Duqluer, respectively. The teaser begins with the studio announcement of the film, titled 'Saantha', which is the first Tamil horror film. In the film, Samuthirakani plays the role of a director while Dulquer portrays the character of a superstar in the Tamil film industry. Leading 'Saantha' is Dulquer, a superstar who has been trained all his life by his father (Samuthirakani) to be in films, as per the teaser. However, as time passes, Dulquer and Samuthirakani seem to develop an unexplained animosity towards each other. In the teaser, Samuthirakani is seen choking and throwing chairs at Dulquer. ALSO READ:Dulquer Salmaan interview: A period setting lends scope for more drama The movie is jointly produced by Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati under the banner of Wayfarer Films and Spirit Media. The film's music is composed by Jhanu Chanthar. The movie is slated to release in theatres on September 12, 2025. Dulquer was last seen in the film Lucky Bhaskar, which performed well at the box office in 2024.
News18
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Dulquer Salmaan's Lucky Baskhar To Have A Sequel? Venky Atluri Shares Big Update
Last Updated: Released on October 31, 2024, the film has been praised for its tight screenplay and engaging portrayal of financial scandals Dulquer Salmaan starrer Lucky Baskhar was a huge hit at the box office. Fans loved it and have been eagerly waiting for its sequel. Well, recently director Venky Atluri has shared a big update and confirmed that the sequel is in the works. The film also stars Meenakshi Chaudhary. Recently, in an interview with Big TV Plus, Venky Atluri confirmed that Lucky Baskhar will have a sequel sometime in the future. He said, 'Lucky Baskhar sequel will happen for sure." Lucky Bhaskar has been a big success, earning over Rs 107 crore worldwide. In India, it grossed Rs 81.15 crore, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana contributing Rs 36 crore, Kerala Rs 21.50 crore, and Tamil Nadu Rs 15.75 crore. Internationally, it made USD 3.05 million (Rs 26 crore). Even after its OTT release, the film remains popular, showing its wide appeal and strong performance both in theaters and online. Earlier, in media interaction with Telugu 123, Dulquer shared his appreciation for the support that made Lucky Bhaskar a phenomenal success. On being asked what prompted him to act in this film, he said, 'Venky Atluri's narration instantly hooked me, and I knew I wanted to be part of it. The timing worked out perfectly since I had open dates, and the team quickly prepared everything within just two weeks. I'm very grateful to the producers for offering me such a memorable character and script." Lucky Baskhar is set in the late 1980s. The story follows Bhaskar (Dulquer), a bank employee who, after being denied a promotion, resorts to fraud and becomes embroiled in the world of stock market scams and criminal activity. The narrative intertwines elements of ambition, greed, and redemption while delving into Bhaskar's strained personal relationships. Released on October 31, 2024, the film has been praised for its tight screenplay and engaging portrayal of financial scandals, with Dulquer's performance receiving particular acclaim. Critics lauded its period-accurate production design and compelling emotional arcs, though some noted a slow-paced second half and underdeveloped family drama. First Published: July 06, 2025, 13:57 IST
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Dulquer Salmaan starrer 'Lucky Baskhar' sequel directed by Venky Atluri in the works? Here's what we know
Picture Credit: X The 2024 finance-drama film, 'Lucky Bhaskar' became a superhit and turned out to be one of Dulquer Salmaan 's most celebrated performances. Helmed by director Venky Atluri , the film has recently made news after the director spoke about the sequel to the film. According to a report by 123Telugu, the filmmaker in an interview revealed that he is actively working on the script for the sequel to 'Lucky Baskhar'. He also took the opportunity to clarify that, unlike 'Lucky Baskhar', his earlier hit 'Sir', starring Dhanush, will not be getting a sequel. Interestingly, Venky Atluri is currently busy shooting his next project, 'Suriya 46', with Kollywood superstar Suriya, but he has made it clear that the 'Lucky Baskhar' sequel is a definite priority once his current commitments are wrapped up. Released last year, 'Lucky Baskhar' featured Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role and won acclaim for its gripping storyline, the cast's performance and engaging screenplay. The film was a period financial thriller that revolved around Baskhar, a lower-middle-class bank cashier. Dulquer's character finds himself entangled in the risky world of financial scams as he struggles to support his family amidst mounting debts and humiliation during the late '80s and early '90s in Bombay. Meenakshi Chaudhary played the female lead, while the supporting cast included talents like Ravi Prakash, Ajay Ghosh, and Rajendra Prasad . The film's music was composed by GV Prakash Kumar. Dulquer will be seen in 'Aakasam Lo Oka Tara', directed by Pavan Sadineni. The film's poster reveals a rustic, rural backdrop with Dulquer donning traditional attire, and it will release in multiple languages including Malayalam and Hindi.
India Today
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Retro director explains why Netflix rejected limited series pitch for Suriya-starrer
After the release of 'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Suriya, fans and critics were divided in their response. While the film generated strong pre-release hype and opened to a lukewarm response, its box office performance fell short of expectations. Now, Karthik Subbaraj is hoping to give the story a second life, this time, as a limited a recent interview with Galatta Plus, Karthik revealed that much of the story had to be cut short due to the film's two-and-a-half-hour runtime, limiting both character development and emotional engagement. 'The main hindrance was the runtime,' he explained, noting that it stopped the audience from truly connecting with the characters' shared that the host of the interview had seen a 37-minute sequence, which had to be cut down to just 10 to 15 minutes in the final film. This portion included training montages, flashbacks involving the romantic lead, and key emotional moments, such as the backstory behind the 'Daddy Daddy' song. 'That section had emotionally driven reasons for not fighting back, conveyed through those flashbacks,' he said. He admitted that the problem started right at the writing stage. 'Once you start writing, you get indulged in the character, and when you read it, there are techniques in books, like one page equals one minute, but it doesn't always work,' Karthik said. Despite getting help from his direction team and editors, the final output often turned out longer than planned. 'It will be correct,' was the typical response he received when asked to cut scenes, but the final edit still ended up exceeding the desired runtime. advertisementGiving an example, he said, 'Retro has a mirror scene in which he goes and tries to smile for the first time. That was just one line in that thing (script), but when he performed it, it was a single shot - like nearly 1 minute and 20 seconds.' In the film, this moment was trimmed through Subbaraj is now hoping to expand the story into a limited series on Netflix to explore these layers more deeply. However, Netflix has rejected the proposal. He added that the OTT platform is not willing to do it, but he is trying harder from his side to release 'Retro' as a web series.'Retro' tells the story of Paari, the adopted son of a crime lord who's been raised to be a violent enforcer. But when Paari falls in love with Rukmini, he attempts to leave the world of crime behind, creating tension with his father and triggering its pacing issues, 'Retro' was appreciated for its visual storytelling, performances, and ambition. The film stars Suriya in the lead role, with a powerful ensemble including Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, and Prakash the work front, Suriya is currently filming his next movie, tentatively titled 'Suriya 45', directed by RJ Balaji, and set to co-star Trisha Krishnan. He has also begun work on 'Suriya 46', with 'Lucky Bhaskar' director Venky Atluri at the Reel
