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India Today
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- India Today
Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu postponed over VFX, finance issues: Report
As the buzz around Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit' builds ahead of its planned June 12 release, reports suggest that the historical action drama might face yet another postponement. Pending VFX work and mounting financial challenges are reportedly forcing the makers to push the release date film, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and Jyothi Krisna, has reportedly been delayed nearly ten times over the last five years. The repeated delays have not only tested fans' patience but also added a significant financial burden to the producer, AM per the M9 News report, the film has incurred a heavy financial strain. While the plan was to recover the investment through theatrical sales, the business hasn't taken off as expected. The trade has remained cautious, citing lack of buzz around the project, and distributors are also reportedly hesitant due to unsettled dues from Rathnam's earlier major factor contributing to the delay is the pending VFX work. Payments to VFX studios are reportedly overdue, leading to further delays in post-production. The report notes that while some speculate the postponement may only be by a week, the challenges appear more layered and serious at this to the complexity is Amazon Prime Video, which holds the digital rights. Amazon has reportedly allowed one final shift to June 12, but if that deadline is missed, the contract stipulates a Rs 20 crore reduction in the deal the constant uncertainty about big-budget films has begun to affect the wider industry. The repeated postponements of big-ticket films have led to scheduling chaos, impacting smaller and mid-budget films struggling to find viable release windows. Many voices in the trade have criticised this trend, urging producers to commit to release dates only when the film is fully the teaser of Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Despite the swirling speculation, there is no official confirmation from the makers about a delay. Discussions are reportedly underway to consider late June or July dates if the current schedule proves unviable. As anticipation continues to build, fans remain hopeful that the film will finally hit screens Watch advertisement
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nara Rohith reveals he was the original choice for Fahadh Faasil's role in 'Pushpa'
Picture Credit: Instagram The characters brought to life by Allu Arjun , Rashmika Mandanna , and Fahadh Faasil in the 'Pushpa' films directed by Sukumar have left a lasting impression on fans. However, in a recent interview, actor Nara Rohith revealed that he was originally the first choice to play the role of Bhanwar Singh Shekawat, the antagonist eventually portrayed by Fahadh Faasil. How Rohith landed on Sukumar's radar Speaking to M9 News, Rohith shared that during the COVID-19 pandemic, he posted pictures sporting a moustache, which caught the attention of director Sukumar and producer Ravi Shankar. They approached him for the role of Bhanwar Singh Shekawat early in the film's development. However, as the film's scope expanded, the makers decided to cast Fahadh Faasil instead. Rohith admitted that while he was interested in the part, he wasn't sure if he could have matched Fahadh's performance. After watching Fahadh's portrayal, he acknowledged the actor's excellence in the role. Rohith reacts to Fahadh's performance He said, "I don't know if I could've played the character like he did. Maybe, if I were on that set, I could've vibed and done it. But after seeing Fahadh, I was like, okay. That was terrific, actually." In the Pushpa series, Bhanwar Singh Shekawat is the main adversary to Allu Arjun's titular character. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo As a police officer, Bhanwar is determined to dismantle the red sanders smuggling operation. 'Pushpa' is about Pushpa Raj, who becomes a powerful smuggler in the red sandalwood trade, fighting against the police and rivals. 'In Pushpa 2: The Rule, Pushpa' tries to keep his power while facing new enemies and challenges in his life and work. The third part of the film, 'Pushpa 3: The Rampage' has been announced. Speaking of Nara Rohith's career, he took a pause after his 2018 film Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu failed at the box office. After a long break, he made a comeback in 2024 with 'Prathinidhi 2'. That same year, he got engaged to his co-star from the film, Siree Lella. Rohith is now gearing up for new projects, including 'Sundarakanda' and 'Bhairavam'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Not Fahadh Faasil, this actor was the first choice to play Bhanwar Singh Shekawat in Allu Arjun's Pushpa
Sukumar took five years to make the Pushpa films—Pushpa: The Rise (2021) and Pushpa 2: The Rule (2025). The characters played by Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil are so deeply embedded that it's hard to imagine anyone else in their place now. However, in an interview with M9 News, Nara Rohith claimed that he was the first choice for the role of Bhanwar Singh Shekawat. (Also Read: Alia Bhatt would love to work with Fahadh Faasil after Roshan Mathew: 'He was unreal in Aavesham') When asked if it's true that he was approached for Fahadh's role in Pushpa, Rohith confirmed it and said, 'I posted some pictures with a moustache during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ravi (Shankar) garu spoke to me first, as did Sukumar garu. Then the span of the film changed, and they wanted Fahadh. But initially, they did speak to me.' Rohith reveals that while he was interested in the role, he doesn't know if he could've played Bhanwar as well as Fahadh did. He said, 'I don't know if I could've played the character like he did. Maybe, if I were on that set, I could've vibed and done it. But after seeing Fahadh, I was like, okay. That was terrific, actually.' In the Pushpa films, Bhanwar plays Arjun's titular character's arch nemesis, a police officer who is casteist and wants to bring down the red sanders smuggling ring at any cost. Fahadh himself, though, didn't seem that impressed by the role when he told Film Companion in 2024, 'I don't think Pushpa did anything for me. I told Sukumar Sir that. I don't have to hide it. I have to be honest.' Rohith took a break from acting after the 2018 film Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu. The film tanked at the box office and was a massive failure. In 2024, he made a comeback with Prathinidhi 2. The same year, he got engaged to his co-star from the film, Siree Lella. He will soon star in Sundarakanda and Bhairavam.
India Today
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
No new films in Andhra, Telangana as exhibitors announce theatre strike from June 1
After a dry summer with no major star-led releases and few box office successes, Telugu cinema is pinning its hopes on June's packed release slate. However, things have taken a turn, with cinema exhibitors in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana reportedly announcing an indefinite shutdown of theatres from June 1, 2025. The protest is aimed at the current rental-based system, which they claim is no longer to a report by M9 News, the decision was made at a joint meeting held at the Telugu Film Chamber. The meeting was attended by over 60 exhibitors and key producers, including Suresh Babu and Dil cited unsustainable operating costs as the primary reason behind the move. They are demanding a shift to a revenue-sharing model, where a percentage of ticket sales is shared with them, instead of the current system. At present, exhibitors pay a fixed daily rental to screen films, regardless of how a movie performs at the box office. This model has become financially unviable for many. The theatre shutdown threatens to disrupt several major film releases scheduled for June, starting with Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' (Telugu version), which is slated for release on June 5 and could potentially be the trailer for the film Thug Life: As per a Gulte report, the exhibitors are preparing to submit a formal request along with a bandh notice. They have stated that theatres will remain closed until the revenue-sharing model is accepted and the films scheduled for release in June are Pawan Kalyan's long-delayed 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' (June 12), Dhanush's 'Kubera' (June 20), and Manchu Vishnu's 'Kannappa' (June 27). All are expected to be impacted if the shutdown is the teaser for Hari Hara Veera Mallu : While multiplexes that are not part of the exhibitors' association may continue to operate, a majority of single-screen theatres are expected to close if the strike Watch
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Producer shares update on Prabhas–Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit': Set to begin in 2-3 months
Rebel Star Prabhas is currently occupied with the production of 'The Raja Saab' and the tentatively titled film 'Fauji'. With the actor's hands filled with these projects, there have been speculations that his cop drama film 'Spirit' with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga will be delayed. Recently, the producer of the film shared some insights regarding the film's status. As per a Gulte report, filmmaker Bhushan Kumar recently shared that they will be working on 'Spirit' in the coming months. He said, "We will be starting Spirit in 2-3 months, and then, we will be moving to the next. It will be dropping in 2027." There had been rumors that Prabhas might first work on Prashanth Varma's film before 'Spirit', but these have been dispelled. Despite a packed schedule including 'Kalki 2898 AD', 'Salaar 2', and Prashanth Varma's film, Prabhas is expected to prioritize the film with the 'Animal' director. In 'Spirit', Prabhas will portray a powerful police officer, a role that Sandeep Reddy Vanga has designed to be both intense and compelling. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo While Nag Ashwin remains uncertain about when 'Kalki 2898 AD Part 2' will begin, and Prashanth Neel is occupied with Dragon starring NTR, leaving Salaar 2 on hold, Prabhas is committed to 'Spirit'. To fully embody his character, Prabhas is reportedly undergoing rigorous training to achieve a leaner physique and perform his stunts. As per the M9 News report, Sandeep Reddy Vanga has asked the 'Baahubali' star to allocate extra dates to 'Spirit' without breaks to maintain a continuing flow. Spirit marks Prabhas's 25th film. Sandeep Reddy Vanga plans to shoot the film for over a year, assembling a stellar cast. Filming will kick off in Hyderabad before moving to multiple locations across India and abroad. Following 'Spirit', Vanga and Kumar plan to focus on 'Animal Park', the sequel to 'Animal', with Ranbir Kapoor in the lead, expected to start filming in 2027.
