The film ‘Kalki 2898 AD‘ starring Prabhas made a sensational impact at the Indian box office, known to all. Directed by Nag Ashwin, this futuristic mythology entertainer amassed over Rs. 1100 crore, receiving widespread acclaim for its massive sets and Hollywood-level VFX work, stunning all viewers as a visual wonder. Meanwhile, ‘Vishwambhara’, another upcoming film starring Megastar Chiranjeevi, seems to be following in ‘Kalki’s’ footsteps, with talks suggesting Megastar is taking a leaf out of darling Prabhas’s book.
Following ‘Kalki’s’ Path in ‘Vishwambhara’!
For the ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ film, director Nag Ashwin constructed 16 massive sets that greatly contributed to the CG work, providing a fantastic visual feast for the audience. The ‘Vishwambhara‘ movie team is reportedly adopting a similar strategy. Director Vashista is striving to create an entirely new world for this film, with 8 large sets already constructed and plans for another 4 underway. Art Director AS Prakash is working hard to create these spectacular sets, currently being built at Annapurna Studios.
‘Vishwambhara’ to Top After ‘Kalki’!
After ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, ‘Vishwambhara’ is said to be the next big film with extensive set constructions, expected to deliver a visual treat on par with ‘Kalki’. Megastar Chiranjeevi is reportedly playing a unique role that he has never attempted before, promising to thrill the audience with action sequences reminiscent of hero Prabhas. Chiranjeevi himself shared a video of his workout preparation for the film, indicating his dedication to the role. Trisha is co-starring with him in this movie.
Megastar’s Dissatisfaction
Recent buzz suggests that Megastar Chiranjeevi is somewhat dissatisfied with ‘Vishwambhara’. He has recently reviewed the footage from the shooting and has expressed concerns about certain scenes that deviate from the script. He has reportedly suggested changes to director Vashista. This has led to talks within the industry about potential reshoots for those scenes. Despite this, the makers have announced ‘Vishwambhara’ as a Sankranti gift, though there is speculation about whether the release date might change due to the reshoots.
Bollywood Actor as the Villain
In ‘Vishwambhara’, Bollywood actor Kunal Kapoor is playing the villain opposite Chiranjeevi. He previously impressed in a special role in ‘Devadas’, starring Nagarjuna and Nani, and has now returned to act in ‘Vishwambhara’. Originally, Rana Daggubati was offered the villain role, but he declined due to similarities with another character he was portraying. Several scenes with Kunal Kapoor have already been filmed. The film is being produced under the banner of UV Creations by Vikram, Vamshi, and Pramod. Alongside Trisha, Aashika Ranganath is also playing a lead role, with music composed by M.M. Keeravani.
