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Mint
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Baaghi 4: Tiger Shroff, Sonam Bajwa's film receives ‘A rating' from CBFC; teaser release date OUT
Tiger Shroff is all set to return to the big screen with the new chapter of Baaghi franchise. This time he will be headlining the film alongside Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa. The film is directed by A Harsha and will release on 5 September, on the occasion of Teacher's Day. According to new reports, Baaghi 4 has now received clearance from The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). It has received an 'A' rating. Makers will be unveiling the first teaser of Baaghi 4 on 11 August. It will feature Tiger and Sonam's look in a video form for the first time. The teaser will be out at exactly 1:11 pm. Earlier, Tiger confirmed the same when he took to his Instagram handle and dropped a post, hinting at a big update about Baaghi 4. He shared a film poster with '4' mentioned in the background, alongside the text '11.1.11.' While he didn't reveal much, his caption simply read: 'Get Ready To 11th.' Fans could quickly guess, it was about Baaghi 4. The teaser of the film is said to be 1-minute-53-second long. The new installment of Baaghi franchise is arriving after a long gap of 5 years. It was announced last year. While Baaghi 3, starring Tiger and Shraddha Kapoor, released in 2020, Baaghi 2 came out in 2018, which featured Disha Patani alongside Tiger. The Baaghi franchise began in 2016 which was a Hindi remake of the 2004 Telugu film Varsham. It had Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor. Baaghi is the 2016 Hindi remake of the 2004 Telugu film Varsham This time, Baaghi 4 will star Sanjay Dutt as the prime antagonist. It will also have Harnaaz Sandhu in the key role. The film is said to push the franchise towards a more gritty, dark and global narrative. Previously, Baaghi 4's first look poster was released in November 2024. It featured Tiger Shroff returning as Ronnie. However, this time it gets even more intense as Ronnie is seen bloodied and worn-out, hinting at the franchise's darkest chapter yet. Baaghi 4 is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.
New Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Tiger Shroff wraps shooting for Baaghi 4: ‘Never bled as much for any film'
All the previous instalments of the Baaghi franchises have been inspired from South Indian films like Varsham (2004), Kshanam (2016), and Vettai (2012). However, director Harsha told CE in an earlier interview that the fourth part will not be a remake. 'It's going to be grittier, with more raw intensity. Tiger's character will undergo a complete makeover. We've reimagined his action sequences with extreme moves and emotions, which will be a new experience for the audience. Sajid (Nadiadwala, producer) has a keen understanding of scripts, and this is not a regular commercial film. We're aiming for a darker, more intense vibe' he said. The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and is set to be released in theatres on September 5, 2025. Tiger was last seen in Rohit Shetty's actioner, Singham Again.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit set for September 2025 start, Prabhas to join in November
Spirit is one of the most-awaited films in Indian cinema, as director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, of Arjun Reddy and Animal fame, is teaming 0up with Prabhas for the first time in his career. There is a solid buzz for this film, which is being produced by Vanga's Bhadrakali Pictures and T-Series. Prabhas fans have been awaiting for an announcement for the longest time and are eager to find out who will play key roles in the film. Sandeep Reddy Vanga is collaborating with Prabhas soon A fan of Prabhas? Stream his films, Mirchi and Varsham, on Jio Hotstar via OTTplay Premium Well, the update is finally here, as the shooting of the action drama will kickstart in September 2025. This news was confirmed by the co-producer of the film, Pranay Vanga, Sandeep's brother. Speaking at a gathering in the US, Pranay revealed that the shooting will start with a few actors from the team, with Prabhas joining the set much later in November 2025. The female lead and the core cast have been locked, but the makers have kept things secret. Sandeep is known to make massive announcements, and he is all set to do the same with Spirit as well. Touted to be a cop drama, Prabhas will be seen as a sincere cop in this film, which will be shot mostly in Thailand. Sandeep Reddy in the spotlight The makers are spending big bucks on this film and have planned extensive shoot schedules across the country. Sandeep faced a lot of criticism for Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, and everyone is eager to see what he has in store with Spirit. The pre-production has been happening for over a year now, and there is news that Sandeep is already done with the background score of the film. Harshavardhan Rameshwar, who worked on Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh, and Animal, has composed the BGM for this film as well. Spirit will have music by multiple composers, and will primarily be shot in Telugu and then dubbed in Hindi and other languages.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
OTT gave me my break, but it was the big screen that made people remember me: Sangeeth Shobhan
From his early days as a child artiste in Golconda High School to earning acclaim with projects like Pitta Kathalu and Oka Chinna Family Story, Sangeeth Shobhan has steadily built a career grounded in relatability and charm. The son of Varsham director, late Sobhan and younger brother of actor Santosh Shobhan, Sangeeth further cemented his appeal among younger audiences with the coming-of-age comedy drama Mad and its recent sequel Mad Square. In a candid chat, the actor talks about why direction isn't for him, the importance of connecting with his directors, and how the shift from OTT to theatres changed the way audiences see the past few years, Sangeeth has put together a diverse body of work — from playing the sincere Sunny in Oka Chinna Family Story to appearing in the Telugu adaptation of The Baker and the Beauty and the web film Prema Vimanam. But it was Mad, with its irreverent humour and college-campus energy, that marked his breakout. Sangeeth, who is now stepping into lead roles, says he's not chasing stardom. 'Right now, I'm focused on building credibility and choosing content that feels honest and relatable. I want the audience to see a bit of themselves in my characters. I want them to remember me as the 'guy next door' and once that connection is built, I'll be ready to explore more varied roles.'While acting has clearly become his path, there was a time when he considered going behind the camera. During college, Sangeeth got the chance to work as an assistant director on Mahesh Babu's Maharshi, an experience that gave him a new perspective on the filmmaking process. 'That experience made me realise just how tough direction really is and that filmmaking is not for me. I love acting, and it has made me appreciate how much directors and their teams do behind the scenes. They work tirelessly, are often underappreciated, and are paid very little. Acting might feel easier when you see the kind of effort and patience the direction team puts in, and that's something I truly admire.'An actor's job is to quickly adapt to a character and just as easily detach from it. You don't need to lock yourself away or live like the character for weeks. That's not acting, that's becoming someone else. That's why I've never believed in method respect for directors also shapes how he engages with stories. For Sangeeth, it's not just the script that matters; it's how it's told, and who's telling it. 'Some stories hit differently when you hear them. When Kalyan Shankar narrated Mad, I was laughing from the first scene. The way he delivered it, full of energy and clarity, helped me connect with the tone instantly. That's when I know I want to do a film: when the storyteller pulls me in. A strong connection with the director makes all the difference,' he now, I'm focused on choosing content that feels honest and relatable. I want the audience to see a bit of themselves in my characters and once that connection is built, I'll be ready to explore varied OTT gave Sangeeth his start, it was the theatrical releases that changed how audiences perceived him. 'As a performer, I don't find much difference between OTT and theatre, but the audience reception is significantly different. No matter how much OTT content we consume, audiences still go to theatres to see someone on the big screen, and that makes those characters larger than life. After Mad 2 released, I noticed people recognising us, saying, 'Oh my God, that's the guy from Mad!' They started seeing us as larger-than-life figures because they had experienced us on the big screen. That was a big realisation for me.'
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
The Raja Saab director Maruthi: Audiences will go berserk when they see Prabhas as…
Telugu superstar Prabhas is playing not one but two different characters in The Raja Saab, and one of them will have him as an older man. Maurthi Dasari, the director, opens up about this aspect, calling it one of the biggest trump cards of his film. A fan of Prabhas? Stream his films, Pournami and Varsham, on OTTplay Premium The Raja Saab is one of the most awaited films and is set for a massive release on December 5, 2025. The teaser was launched a few days ago and lived up to all the hype created. Directed by Maruthi Dasari, The Raja Saab is a horror comedy, and is the first time that Prabhas is doing a film in this genre. There was a lot of pressure on Maruthi to deliver with the teaser, and he impressed everyone with his grand storytelling and a new-age Prabhas. Speaking about the response to the teaser, Maruthi said, 'I was a bit scared as to how fans would receive the teaser, as Prabhas is playing a fun role. But ever since the teaser came out, everyone is loving the star's fun avatar, which was missing in his last few films.' The interesting bit is that Prabhas will be seen in not one, but two roles in The Raja Saab, and the second character appears in the flashback portions of the film. 'With just a small teaser, everyone is loving Prabhas so much, but I cannot wait to see how the audience will react when they see Prabhas in the old man's role in the film. When that character is introduced, everyone will go berserk,' adds Maruthi. Ever since the film was announced, fans and the general audience were quite skeptical as to how Maruthi, who had never directed a star hero to date, would handle the film. As the film's release was delayed twice, news spread that Prabhas was not happy with the output and had asked for re-shoots. Speaking about the same, Maruthi explains that since the film required a lot of VFX, the delay occurred in post-production. He also added that two fun numbers, including a massive solo introduction song featuring Prabhas, will be shot soon. TG Vishwa Prasad of People Media Factory has bankrolled the film on a massive scale. Thaman has composed the music for The Raja Saab, which has Malavika Mohanan and Niddhi Agerwal as the female leads. Maruthi has passed the initial hurdle of taking the teaser to audiences, but a lot also rides on how the trailer shapes up.
