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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'NC24': Naga Chaitanya begins shooting for the mythological film with Karthik Dandu
is stepping into the world of mythological thrillers with his upcoming project, tentatively titled ' NC24 '. Directed by Virupaksha fame , the film promises a thrilling mix of action, fantasy, and Indian mythology . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As the first look was unveiled on Chaitanya's birthday, the makers have now shared a new poster to confirm that the shoot has begun. The latest poster features Naga Chaitanya standing on a rocky terrain inside a cave, outfitted with mountaineering gear, hinting at an intense and adventurous narrative seen through a mysterious, watchful eye. A ₹100 cr star aiming for a pan-India fantasy blockbuster Riding high on the massive success of 'Thandel', which crossed ₹100 crore, Naga Chaitanya is now aiming for pan-India appeal with 'NC24'. Sources cited by News18 describe the film as a visually rich cultural fantasy epic that fuses modern storytelling with ancient legends. The plot follows a treasure hunter, an archaeologist, and a history student as they navigate ancient prophecies and royal secrets in a high-stakes race to prevent an apocalyptic disaster. Naga Chaitanya calls 'NC24' a universal story of destiny and courage In a recent statement, Naga Chaitanya expressed his enthusiasm for the project, saying, 'NC24 has the potential to connect with a very wide audience. The story's universal themes of good versus evil and the battle against fate, coupled with a grand visual experience, make it a special film.' The filmmakers are said to have drawn heavily from mythological elements, including motifs from the Dark Ages and Kalyuga, to build a story that resonates across cultural and linguistic boundaries. Chaitanya to star in Deva Katta's ' Mayasabha ' Meanwhile, the Dhootha actor is also set to headline another OTT series titled 'Mayasabha', directed by Deva Katta. As per OTTPlay, the web series will further expand Naga Chaitanya's presence in the digital space, following the strong reception to his streaming debut.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Naga Chaitanya's team debunks rumours about 'Mayasabha' reports
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Naga Chaitanya 's team has debunked rumours about starring in the political drama Mayasabha by Deva Katta and shared that the actor is currently focussed on his upcoming film "NC24." The actor's team has clarified that these reports are false. There is no association between Chaitanya and the said project. Chaitanya is "completely focused on his 24th film, tentatively titled NC24, according to a statement. Directed by Karthik Varma Dandu , NC24 is being positioned as a grand mystical thriller. The project is backed by producer BVSN Prasad in collaboration with Sukumar under the banners of SVCC and Sukumar Writings. On Chaitanya's birthday, the intriguing poster hints at an adventurous and rugged character arc, with mythological undertones. With music by Ajaneesh Loknath, NC24 promises to showcase Chaitanya in a refreshing, powerful new avatar. The film also features rising talent Sparsh Shrivastava, known for Laapataa Ladies, in a key role, while Meenakshi Chaudhary is speculated to join as the female lead. Chaitanya made his acting debut in 2009 with Josh. He achieved his career breakthrough with the romantic drama Ye Maaya Chesave. The actor went on to star in successful films such as 100% Love, Tadakha, Manam, Oka Laila Kosam,Premam, Rarandoi Veduka Chudham, Majili, Venky Mama, Love Story, and Bangarraju. Chaitanya later expanded to Hindi films with the comedy drama Laal Singh Chaddha. He has since starred in the horror mystery series Dhootha and the romantic action film Thandel, which turned out to be his highest grossing release. "Thandel" is a romantic action thriller film written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti. It also stars Sai Pallavi. The film is based on a real-life incident, depicting how Pakistani forces captured a fisherman from Srikakulam in international waters. Since 2024, Chaitanya has been married to actress Sobhita Dhulipala.
