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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Blockbuster if Jr NTR, Prabhas was in cameo role, broke several records after release, can you guess the name?
In the South, whenever a film featuring a relatively lesser-known hero needs attention, it's common to see cameos by big stars. Many times, these stars appear in films simply as a gesture of friendship. But did you know that even a superstar like Prabhas once did a cameo in a film? He played a very small role – so small that most people might not even realise it was him. You're probably wondering – Where exactly was Prabhas in the film? Well, let us tell you. At the beginning of the movie, when the name of the production house, Vishwamitra Creations, appears on the screen, a sage is shown who makes a mistake and then raises his kamandal (water pot) toward the sky. That sage was played by none other than Prabhas. Where was Prabhas in Yamadonga movie? Prabhas may have played a small role in the film, but it was certainly impactful. In Yamadonga , the 2007 film directed by S.S. Rajamouli, Jr. NTR played the lead role of Raja. Mohan Babu portrayed the powerful character of Yamraj, while Mamta Mohandas and Priyamani appeared as the female leads. In the movie, Prabhas appears for just a few seconds. To be specific, he wasn't actually part of the main film but featured in a test shoot for the role of Vishwamitra. So, in Yamadonga, Prabhas made a brief guest appearance. The film was inspired by the 1977 classic Yamagola. The plot follows Raja, a thief who is killed by his rivals. His soul then travels to Naraka (hell), where he must face judgment for his sins at the hands of Yama, the Hindu god of death and justice. Yamadonga's box office collection Yamadonga received positive response from the audience and approximately collected Rs 47.60 crore worldwide. This film is also the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year of 2007. The film won four Nandi Awards while Jr NTR went on to win the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Viewers walk out midway through Jr NTR–Rajamouli classic after 'Yamadonga' 4K re-release
The fantasy action drama ' Yamadonga ,' which originally hit theaters in 2007, recently celebrated its 18th anniversary with a special re-release in stunning 4K quality. Directed by the ace director SS Rajamouli and starring , the film received a mixed response from the audience, with many viewers leaving theaters midway through the screening as per a video shared on X. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A video on X (formerly Twitter) went viral on social media showed several moviegoers walking out during the film, as it seemed to have disappointed some fans. While 'Yamadonga' was a massive hit during its original release on August 15, 2007, becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2007, the re-release didn't seem to connect as strongly with today's audiences. Commenting on the post, a user wrote, "Weakest ssr movie". Another netizen wrote, "SSR career loo edii oka Lag Worst Movie". Directed by SS Rajamouli and co-written by his father, Vijayendra Prasad, the film also stars Jr NTR, Priyamani, and Mohan Babu in pivotal roles. The film's story draws inspiration from the 1977 classic Yamagola and masterfully blends mythology with contemporary storytelling. It follows Raja, a small-time thief from Hyderabad, who is betrayed and killed by goons hired by a wealthy family. His soul is taken to Yamaloka, the realm of death, where he steals the powerful Yamapasam, a divine weapon, and challenges Yama, the god of death. Raja's return to Earth sets off a series of events as he fights to protect Mahi, the woman who once loved him and is now suffering at the hands of her tormentors. Currently, Jr. NTR is busy preparing for his Bollywood debut with ' War 2 ,' where he stars alongside Hrithik Roshan. He is also gearing up for another major project with director Neel, which is currently in the production stage.
Pink Villa
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Yamadonga 4K re-release: Audiences walk out midway through Jr NTR and SS Rajamouli's film; WATCH
Yamadonga is a Telugu fantasy action drama that originally released in theaters in 2007. Marking 18 years since its debut, the makers decided to re-release the film in 4K. Although there were high expectations for its return to the big screen on May 18, fans reacted differently. Many viewers left the cinema halls midway through the movie. In a viral video, several audience members were seen getting up from their seats and leaving the theater during the film. It appeared they were disappointed with certain aspects of the Jr NTR -starrer Yamadonga and chose to exit early. Check out the video below: Yamadonga is directed by SS Rajamouli and co-written by his father, Vijayendra Prasad. Produced under Visvamitra Creations by Cherry and Gangaraju Gunnam, the film stars Jr NTR, Priyamani, and Mohan Babu in lead roles. The narrative is reportedly inspired by the 1977 classic Yamagola and blends mythology with modern storytelling. The plot follows Raja, a small-time thief from Hyderabad. After being murdered by goons hired by a wealthy family, Raja's soul is taken to Yamaloka. However, he manages to steal the powerful Yamapasam, turning the tables on Yama and challenging his authority in hell. Chaos ensues as Raja returns to Earth and discovers the suffering of Mahi, the woman who once loved him. Determined to fight for justice, he confronts her tormentors. What happens next is for you to discover by watching the movie. The film was shot in Hyderabad and Ramoji Film City. Upon its release on August 15, 2007, Yamadonga became a blockbuster and one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year. On the work front, Jr NTR is gearing up for the release of his Bollywood film War 2 alongside Hrithik Roshan. He is also preparing for his upcoming project with Prashanth Neel, tentatively titled NTRNeel. Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli is currently working on SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
