Vishwambhara
- 10 January 2025 (2025-01-10)[1][2]
Vishwambhara Part 1 : the Artifact is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language fantasy film[4] written and directed by Mallidi Vassishta and produced by UV Creations. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Trisha Krishnan, Meenakshi Chaudhary and Ashika Ranganath in lead roles.
It was announced in August 2023, and principal photography commenced in January 2024.
The film is scheduled to release on 10 January 2025.
Cast
- Chiranjeevi as Bhadra
- Trisha Krishnan
- Meenakshi Chaudhary
- Ashika Ranganath
- Surbhi
- Isha Chawla
Production
Pre-production
Vishwambhara was announced under the tentative title Mega 156 (intending to be Chiranjeevi's 156th film) on 22 August 2023, which was also his birthday.[5] Vishwambhara was launched with a muhurtam pooja on 23 October 2023 in Hyderabad, and was attended by the film's crew and many other famous people of Telugu cinema.[6][7] The film is being produced under the banner UV Creations.[8] Vishwambhara is in the initial stages of production and it will primarily be shot inside in sets.[9] It was initially rumoured that the film would be a sequel to the 1990 fantasy film, Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, also starring Chiranjeevi in the lead role.[10] Thereafter, Vyjayanthi Movies announced on Twitter that only they had the rights to use the film in any derivative form, including in producing a sequel. While Vishwambhara's crew was not explicitly called out by the film production house, it is rumoured that they were trying to warn them of the consequences of an unauthorised reproduction of Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari.[11] Vassishta clarified afterwards that his film was a new story and was unrelated to JVAS.[citation needed]
Filming
13 distinct sets were created and erected in Hyderabad's Annapurna Studios, and production designer AS Prakash supervised its construction. It is reported that approximately 70% of the film will heavily incorporate visual effects, in order to showcase spiritual elements.[12][13] In late 2023 and through January, a few scenes that didn't feature Chiranjeevi were shot in Maredumilli. He joined the sets in early February.[14] The overseas rights were purchased and acquired by film distributor Sarigama Cinemas for a price of ₹18 crore. As a result of the unavailability of Asin and Anushka Shetty, Trisha Krishnan was cast as the lead heroine and thus marking her return to Telugu cinema after 8 years since Nayaki.[15] The film begun a filming schedule in the city of Nalgonda, but subsequently returned to Hyderabad to resume shooting in late February.[16] During the Hyderabad production schedule, an action sequence and a few songs were shot. The crew filmed a song sequence choreographed by Shobhi Master. The song will also reportedly feature a set, which was previously used in the film Guntur Kaaram.[17] Vijay Binni also choreographed another song for the film.[18] At Ramoji Film City, the action block was shot in a constructed forest environment. The fighting sequence happens while amidst water, mud and dust. Throughout the scene, the fighters (including Chiranjeevi) were covered in mud. To give the mud a realistic appearance, it was made using real sand.[19] Afterwards, another filming schedule commenced on 1 April 2024 at Lingampally to film the interval action scene in a large set with a 54 feet (16 m) Hanuman statue erected by A. S. Prakash.[20][21]
References
- ^ "Chiranjeevi's next film titled Vishwambhara, set to hit screens on Makar Sankranthi 2025". The Indian Express. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Vishwambhara update: Release date of Chiranjeevi's fantasy film out". The Indian Express. 2 February 2024. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Bureau (15 January 2024). "'Vishwambhara' is the title of Chiranjeevi-Vassishta's 'Mega 156'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Desk, Tupaki (16 January 2024). "Megastar's 'Viswambhara' Concept Video Trending on Top!". english.tupaki.com. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "'Mega 156' announced on Chiranjeevi's special day, igniting fan frenzy". The Times of India. 22 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "It's 'Vishwambhara' for Megastar Chiranjeevi!; the actor's new film's title released". The Times of India. 15 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "#Mega156 Pooja Ceremony | Megastar Chiranjeevi | Vassishta | MM Keeravani | UV Creations" (Video). UV Creations. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Chiranjeevi s Vishwambhara – UV Creations Invests Big". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ B, Satya (20 January 2024). "Vishwambhara in Universe Building Mode". Gulte. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Aditya (11 December 2023). "Mallidi Vassishta cleared all the doubts on Mega156 – Vishwambara". TrackTollywood. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ Aditya (10 October 2023). "Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari team's sudden warning sparks new concerns". TrackTollywood. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Mega 156: Can 'Vishwambhara' Rise Above 'Anji's Fate?". Filmy Focus. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "13 Sets For Chiranjeevi's 'Vishwambhara'". M9.news. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
- ^ Bureau, NewsTAP (16 January 2024). "Chiranjeevi's Vishwambhara: Concept Teaser Hikes The Expectations". newstap.in. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Trisha Krishnan returns to Telugu cinema after almost a decade with Chiranjeevi's Vishwambhara". Hindustan Times. 5 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Latest update on Chiranjeevi's Vishwambhara". 123telugu.com. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "What is Vishwambhara's connection to Guntur Kaaram House – Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Vijay Binni choroegraphs a song for Chiranjeevi". Telugu Cinema. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ Prasad, B. H. (18 March 2024). "Vishwambhara's Mud Fight Sequence Is Stunner!". Gulte. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Vishwambhara new schedule begins today – idlebrain.com". idlebrain.com. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Megastar Chiranjeevi, Vassishta, UV Creations' Vishwambhara Massive Interval Stunt Sequence Filmed Outstandingly For 26 Days – idlebrain.com". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
External links
- Vishwambhara at IMDb