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Vedanth Prabhakar (Sri Murali) dreams of becoming a superhero who helps everyone from a young age. However, influenced by his mother’s words, he becomes a powerful police officer. Under his leadership, crime in Mangaluru is completely under control. What emotional turning point occurs in Vedanth’s life? Why does he, a man of integrity, turn into a corrupt officer? What leads him to transform into Bagheera? And how does he face off against Rana (Garuda Ram), who is involved in organ trafficking? That is the rest of the story.
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Sri Murali
Rukmini Vasanth
Prakash Raj
Achyuth Kumar
Ramachandra Raju
Rangayana Raghu
Pramod Shetty
Sudha Rani
Sharath Lohithaswa
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Suresh YallappaDirector
Vijay KiragandurProducer
Prashanth Neel
WriterB. Ajaneesh Loknath
MusicianArjun ShettyCinematographer
Articles
Prashanth Neel's New Pan-India Film 'Bagheera' Trailer Drops: Fans Spot Strong 'KGF' Vibes!
From the Kannada film industry, 'KGF' and 'KGF 2' have created a sensation nationwide. Before 'KGF', Prashanth Neel, an unknown Kannada director, became a pan-India star with these two films. Recently, he directed 'Salaar' with Prabhas, creating another box office tsunami. Prashanth Neel is known for his meticulous attention to storytelling. In this sequence, he provided a story for a pan-India film titled 'Bagheera', whose trailer was released today and is captivating the audience. The trailer contains many elements reminiscent of 'KGF'.
In black and white frames...
The combination of director Prashanth Neel and production house Hombale Films, known from 'KGF', has gained recognition on a pan-India scale. Expectations for any project from this combination are sky-high. Under this combination, Hombale Films has produced a pan-India film, 'Bagheera', directed by Suri, with Sri Murali from Prashanth Neel's first film 'Ugramm' playing the lead role. The recently released trailer of this film is exceptionally captivating, showing Sri Murali in two different getups. The trailer, styled by Prashanth Neel, includes black and white visuals along with action sequences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O38mUkgL-w8
KGF-style dialogues!
A Prashanth Neel film is known not only for its action but also for its compelling dialogues. The dialogues from 'KGF' received a great response. Similar dialogues can be seen in the 'Bagheera' trailer. It starts with a boy asking his mother, "Why does God always talk about Ramayana and Mahabharata, and why doesn't he ever come?" To which the mother explains the circumstances under which God appears, saying, "He comes when a man becomes a beast." This dialogue is followed by scenes featuring brutal villains. The hero, a police officer, is shown putting aside his uniform and ruthlessly eliminating criminals as a masked vigilante. The trailer shows Sri Murali’s acting prowess in dual roles, one as a police officer and the other as a weapon against demons. Actor Prakash Raj is also seen in the trailer as a high-ranking police official.
Mother's sentiment!
In 'KGF', the hero's mother dies during his childhood, and the promise he made to her turns him into a criminal. Observing the 'Bagheera' trailer suggests a similar story, indicating the presence of a mother's sentiment. A boy, whose mother dies when he is young, grows up to become a police officer to fight injustices. Believing that justice isn’t served legally, he turns into a masked man and brutally kills criminals. However, the hero's mother might have faced troubles from criminals, and with the intention that no one else should suffer as she did, he wears the uniform. Netizens believe that the combination of black and white frames and action sequences gives a feeling reminiscent of 'KGF'. The film is set to release in front of audiences on October 31.
Busy with 'NTR 31'
After the blockbuster 'Salaar', Prashanth Neel is set to work with Jr NTR on his next project, tentatively titled 'NTR 31'. This film is rumored to be set against a backdrop in Bangladesh, with Tarak playing a Bangladeshi farmer. This project is likely to start rolling soon. While known for directing sequels, it is reported that Prashanth Neel intends to make 'NTR 31' as a single part. After this movie, there's a possibility that Prashanth Neel will direct 'Salaar 2' with Prabhas. Recently, there were also reports about finalizing a project with Ram Charan.
October 21 , 2024
Diwali Drama: 'KA' Movie's ₹26.5 Crore Success Story Marred by Theater Politics and Tamil Nadu Rejection
Starring Tollywood's young hero Kiran Abbavaram in the lead role, 'Ka', directed by the young duo Sujith and Sandeep, has been a massive success, particularly during the 2024 Diwali season. Co-starring young beauty Nayan Sarika, the film's collections have been steadily increasing, grossing over Rs. 26.52 crores in the first four days, surprising everyone. However, the film could have earned even more if not for certain injustices at the theaters which have significantly affected its collections. If this mistake is not rectified, the future of smaller films could be seriously jeopardized.
Injustice in Theater Allocations
'Ka', starring Kiran Abbavaram, was announced long ago as a Diwali release, initially facing no competition for the holiday slot. However, other films such as 'Lucky Baskhar', 'Amaran', and 'Bagheera' entered the Diwali fray later. Except for 'Lucky Baskhar', the other films were foreign language films dubbed in Telugu. Due to the release of 'Amaran' and 'Bagheera', 'Ka' did not receive the expected number of theaters. Moreover, multiplexes showed a preference for showcasing 'Amaran'. With a strong production house like Mythri Movie Makers backing 'Lucky Baskhar', that film did not face any theater issues. However, 'Ka' suffered significant losses. Being a smaller film without a major star, distributors and exhibitors were hesitant to screen 'Ka', which ended up being shown in only 147 theaters across the Telugu states. Had 'Amaran' and 'Bagheera' been blocked from releasing during Diwali, 'Ka' would have easily secured more theaters and possibly joined the Rs. 50 crore club due to its strong performance.
Ignored by 'Kollywood'!
Tamil films receive extensive support from Telugu audiences, with stars like Suriya, Karthi, Vikram, Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan enjoying a separate fan base in the Telugu states, contributing significantly to the high box office collections of Tamil films. However, Telugu films do not receive the same level of appreciation in Tamil Nadu. Telugu films are somewhat looked down upon by Tamil directors, producers, and audiences. The issue with 'Ka' highlighted this bias once again. As part of a pan-India release strategy, the makers of 'Ka' had planned a strong release in Tamil Nadu. However, Tamil directors and producers completely blocked the release of 'Ka', fearing that it would compete with local Diwali releases. Not a single theater was offered in Tamil Nadu, which Kiran Abbavaram himself announced. Had 'Ka' been released there, the potential increase in collections would have been significant. Due to the lack of theaters, 'Ka' is now slated to release there a week late.
Ignored by the Media!
Even when injustices occur against 'Ka' in both Tamil Nadu and the Telugu states, Tollywood elites and entertainment media remain silent. Telugu film sites, journalists, and social media that repeatedly highlight Kiran Abbavaram's failures are silent on the injustices happening even though the film is achieving great success. They often question the necessity of a large budget for your film and whether it can recover the investment but remain silent when collections are drastically reduced. Isn't the entertainment media responsible for supporting good cinema? If this situation does not change, the future of small films could be in jeopardy, especially during festival seasons, potentially discouraging young heroes and directors from releasing films.
Change is Necessary!
Regardless of the industry Bollywood, Kollywood, Sandalwood, Mollywood, or Hollywood and regardless of the season, films are provided in theaters. If necessary, they indirectly pressure small films to step aside. This situation needs to change. During festive seasons like Sankranti, Dussehra, Diwali, and summer, checks should be placed on dubbing films from neighboring states, suggesting a delayed release of one week to ensure good collections for Telugu films. There is no injustice to anyone here. When Tamil Nadu prioritizes Tamil films, the same rule should apply in Telugu states. Tollywood elders, producers, and distributors need to think about this.
November 04 , 2024
This Week’s OTT & Telugu Movie Releases (31st Oct)!
This week, to celebrate the Diwali Festival, several new films are set to be released in theaters, promising to double the joy of the festival. As the Festival of Lights approaches, they are ready to provide entertainment for the whole family. Moreover, intriguing films and web series are also coming to OTT platforms. Let's see what they are.
Films Releasing in Theaters
KA
Kiran Abbavaram stars in a film jointly directed by Sujith and Sudeep, titled 'KA'. Nayana Sarika and Tanvi Ram have played the roles of heroines. This film is set for a grand release on October 31. Kiran Abbavaram is playing the role of a postman in this movie. The recently released trailer of 'KA' has significantly raised expectations for the film.
Lucky Bhaskar
The latest film directed by Venky Atluri, 'Lucky Bhaskar', stars Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan as the hero, with Meenakshi Chaudhary as the heroine. This movie is set to be released grandly as a Diwali gift on October 31. The makers have crafted this film around an intriguing concept of an ordinary employee becoming a millionaire.
Singham Again
The Bollywood film 'Singham Again', loaded with high expectations, is another Diwali release. Ajay Devgn has reprised his role as DCP Bajirao Singham. The film, releasing on November 1, features stars like Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone, which has skyrocketed the expectations.
Amaran
The Tamil film 'Amaran', starring star hero Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, is based on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an army officer who died in a terrorist attack. The film, produced by legendary actor Kamal Haasan and directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, is set to release pan-India on October 31.
Bagheera
The Kannada film 'Bagheera', scripted by star director Prashanth Neel, stars Srimurali and Rukmini Vasanth as the lead pair, directed by Suri. This film is also releasing pan-India on October 31. The recently released trailer has mesmerized the audience.
OTT Releases
Thangalaan
The recent Tamil period action drama 'Thangalaan', starring Chiyaan Vikram, was released in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada on August 15 and received average reviews. After a significant delay, this film will be available for streaming on Netflix starting from October 31.
Maa Nanna Superhero
The film 'Maa Nanna Superhero', starring Sudheer Babu, will start streaming this week. From October 31, it will be available on the popular OTT platform Zee 5. Directed by Abhilash Kankara, the film features Sai Chand and Shayaji Shinde in crucial roles, with Arna playing the heroine. It was released in theaters on October 11 and received a lukewarm response.
Arthamainda Arun Kumar 2
Following the positive reception of Season 1, 'Arthamainda..? Arun Kumar' featuring Harshith Reddy, Ananya Sharma, and Tejaswi Madivada in lead roles is bringing its Season 2 to audiences. It will be streamed on Aha starting October 31, with Pawan Sidhu leading the cast.
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October 29 , 2024
Rukmini Vasanth: Who is Rukmini Vasanth, Taraks Herione in NTR31?
It is known that the film 'NTR 31', a combination of Tarak and Prashanth Neel, is set to commence shooting. Kannada beauty Rukmini Vasanth is almost confirmed as the heroine in this project.
With news that she will be starring opposite Tarak, who is recognized as the 'Man of Masses', Rukmini's name has suddenly gone viral. The Telugu audience is keen to learn more about her.
Rukmini Vasanth was born in Bangalore into a military family. Her father, Vasanth Venugopal, served as a colonel in the army and was killed in action in 2007 during a combat at Uri in Jammu and Kashmir.
After his death, the central government honored him with the Ashoka Chakra. Rukmini's mother, Subhashini, is proficient in Bharatanatyam.
Rukmini studied in an army school. Interested in acting, she went to London and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in Bloomsbury.
She made her acting debut in the 2019 Kannada film 'Birbal Case 1' and entered Bollywood the same year with 'Upstarts.'
She acted in the role of Priya in the films 'Sapta Sagaralu Dhaati - A, B', where she received considerable recognition for her performance.
For her role as Priya, she received the Best Actress award at the SIIMA, notably in the critics' category.
Currently, she is working on the Telugu film 'Appudo Ippudo Eppudo' alongside Nikhil, which marks her first film in Telugu.
She is also rumored to be the chosen heroine for an upcoming film directed by Ravi Kiran Kola starring Vijay Deverakonda.
In addition, she is acting with Vijay Sethupathi in the Tamil film 'Ace' and is involved in the project 'SKxARM' with Sivakarthikeyan.
She is also acting with Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar in the upcoming film 'Bhairathi Ranagal', which is scheduled for a November release. She will also appear in another Kannada film titled 'Baagheera.'
Rukmini has a great love for ice cream, enjoying it in a cone or a cup indifferently.
She is also skilled in dance. In her free time, she enjoys dancing and traveling, as she mentioned in a recent conversation.
October 16 , 2024