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Hans India
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Chethabadi' delves into dark folklore and real incidents of black magic
A new film titled Chethabadi is set to explore the chilling world of black magic, drawing from real-life incidents and Indian folklore. Directed by debutant Suryas and produced by Nanda Kishore under the Sri Sharada Ramana Creations banner, the film promises a unique take on an ancient, feared practice. Speaking about the film, director Suryas explained that Chethabadi, which translates to black magic or witchcraft, is believed to be an Indian-origin art form dating back to the 16th century. 'If countries need strength and power to fight or make peace, Chethabadi uses a dark force to do the opposite—break unity and even destroy lives,' he said. While many films have depicted black magic through terrifying visuals, Chethabadi aims to present it from a fresh perspective—focusing on the concept of 'hair energy.' The film is based on a real incident that took place in 1953 in a village called Girida. The narrative also weaves in ancient stories from another village, Seeleru, where thick bamboo groves reportedly resisted the rain for years. 'We are going to depict what happens when a live black chicken is buried in such earth and 'banamathi' is performed on an Amavasya night,' added Suryas, building intrigue around the occult rituals the film will portray. Producer Nanda Kishore shared that the fear of banamathi once led to deep political, social, and psychological impacts on communities. 'Our film will realistically show how the ignorant were manipulated and exploited through this fear,' he said. Chethabadi aims to offer both thrills and a thought-provoking take on the exploitation of belief systems.
Khaleej Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Mohanlal's first look from period action drama 'Vrusshabha' unveiled
Veteran actor Mohanlal, who turned 65 on May 21, surprised his fans by sharing his first look from Vrusshabha, a period action drama. The poster shows Mohanlal sporting a detailed golden-brown armour with dragon-scale patterns. He stands tall as a mythical warrior-king. Traditional ornaments and a bold nose ring complete the regal look. Mohanlal and the makers took to their social media handles, revealing the poster. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mohanlal (@mohanlal) The period drama is directed by Nanda Kishore. It will be released on October 16, 2025, in five Indian languages—Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, CK Padma Kumar, Varun Mathur, Saurabh Mishra, Abhishek S Vyas, Vishal Gurnani, and Juhi Parekh Mehta have jointly produced the film.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
First looks of Mohanlal's ‘Vrusshabha' and ‘Hridayapoorvam' unveiled on superstar's 65th birthday
The makers of Mohanlal's upcoming films, Vrusshabha and Hridayapoorvam, unveiled the first looks of the films on Wednesday (May 21) on the superstar's 65th birthday. Vrusshabhais a pan-Indian project directed by Nanda Kishore. The first look poster features the star in regal armour, holding onto a sword. Sharing the motion poster of the film, Mohanlal called it a special film dedicated to his fans. 'The wait ends. The storm awakens. With pride and power, I unveil the first look of VRUSSHABHA – a tale that will ignite your soul and echo through time. Unveiling this on my birthday makes it all the more meaningful - your love has always been my greatest strength,' the star captioned the post. Billed as 'a larger-than-life saga, set to redefine epic storytelling in Indian cinema,' Vrusshabha also features Shanaya Kapoor, Zara Khan, Roshan Meka, Srikanth Meka and Ragini Dwivedi. With music scored by Sam CS, the film has cinematography by Antony Samson and editing by KM Prakash. Produced by Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, Connekkt Media and AVS Studios, Vrusshabha releases in theatres on October 16. Meanwhile, Hridayapoorvam is directed by Sathyan Anthikad, from a story written by the director's son and director Akhil Sathyan. The first look features the superstar along with Malavika Mohanan and Sangeeth Prathap. Billed as a family entertainer, the film also stars Siddique, Sangita Madhavan Nair, and Janardhanan in pivotal roles. Hridayapoorvam has a screenplay and dialogues written by Sonu TP. Anu Moothedath has served as the cinematographer, while Prasanth Madhav is the art director. Justin Prabhakaran has composed the music. The film is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the banner of Aashirvad Cinemas.
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Mohanlal's first look from 'Vrusshabha' unveiled on his birthday
ANI 21 May 2025, 20:56 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Veteran actor Mohanlal turned 65 on Wednesday. On his birthday, he surprised his fans by sharing his first look from 'Vrusshabha'. The poster shows Mohanlal sporting a detailed golden-brown armor with dragon-scale patterns. He stands tall as a mythical warrior-king. Traditional ornaments and a bold nose ring complete the regal look. Mohanlal and the makers took to their social media handles, revealing the poster and wrote, 'This one is special -- dedicating it to all my fans. The wait ends. The storm awakens. With pride and power, I unveil the first look of VRUSSHABHA - a tale that will ignite your soul and echo through time.' The action period drama is directed by Nanda Kishore. It will be released on October 16, 2025, in five languages -- Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada. Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, CK Padma Kumar, Varun Mathur, Saurabh Mishra, Abhishek S Vyas, Vishal Gurnani, and Juhi Parekh Mehta have jointly produced the film. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mohanlal finally gives an update on long-awaited project Vrusshabha; fans hope it makes ₹1000 crore
On his birthday, actor Mohanlal finally gave a massive update on his long-awaited project, Vrusshabha. Directed by Nanda Kishore, the fantasy film with an ensemble cast is produced by Ekta Kapoor, and fans have been waiting a long time for the project. The actor released his look from the film and announced its release date. (Also Read: Happy Birthday Mohanlal: 7 heartwarming pictures of the actor with his family) Mohanlal shared a motion poster from Vrusshabha on his X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, writing, 'This one is special — dedicating it to all my fans. The wait ends. The storm awakens. With pride and power, I unveil the first look of VRUSSHABHA – a tale that will ignite your soul and echo through time. Unveiling this on my birthday makes it all the more meaningful - your love has always been my greatest strength. #Vrusshabha in cinemas on 16th October, 2025.' The poster shows Mohanlal looking ready to battle in long hair and armour while holding a sword. A post shared by Mohanlal (@mohanlal) While some fans liked the first look, others were not as impressed. One fan commented, 'Sir Please At Least Use Good VFXs This Time.' Another wrote, 'It's okay, this was expected.' One even posted a meme of Mammootty falling down, sarcastically writing, 'Thanks anna.' However, there were also fans that were impressed, with one commenting, 'Better than expected.' Another wrote, '1st 1000cr aakatee,' hoping it's Mollywood's first ₹1000 crore film. Some also wondered if the film would be released in other languages. Most commented with fire or heart emojis for the actor. In 2023, it was announced that Vrusshabha would be directed by Nanda and produced by Ekta under Balaji Telefilms, in collaboration with Connekkt Media and AVS Studios. Shanaya Kapoor, Roshan Meka, Zahrah S Khan, Garuda Ram, Simran, and Srikanth are also part of the project, with music by Devi Sri Prasad. Shooting for the film, which was briefly believed to have been shelved, wrapped up in February. It will be released in multiple languages on 16 October.
