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Hyderabad, May 25 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD has landed its North America theatrical distribution with Prathyangira Cinemas and AA Creations for a huge sum. The movie is directed by Nag Ashwin and also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan.## According to reports, Prathyangira Cinemas and AA Creations have acquired distribution rights for the sci-fi epic at a huge price of 50 crores for North America on a refundable advance basis. It is one of the biggest deals for an Indian movie. ## Prathyangira Cinemas previously released Prabhas-fronted, Salaar on record number of screens and the same is expected for Kalki 2898 AD as well. ## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki is easily one of the most anticipated Indian films of the year. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic world, in the year 2898 AD. It is scheduled to be released on June 27, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, May 13 - Actor-writer Vishnu Manchu's ambitious historical action drama film Kannappa is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films as the actor has grand plans for this big-budgeted epic. ## Recently, the makers revealed that Akshay Kumar and Prabhas have been roped in to play important cameo roles, taking the excitement to the next level with this announcement. Now, it has been revealed that the teaser of the much-awaited movie will be launched at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. ## Taking to social media, Vishnu Manchu shared the news that the teaser of Kannappa will be launched on May 20 at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, best known for his television adaptations of the Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.## Produced by Mohan Babu through his companies AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory, Kannappa also stars Mohanlal, Mohan Babu, and Nayanathara, among others in key roles. The movie revisits the folk tale of Kannappa, an atheist hunter who became a devotee of the Hindu god Shiva and plucked out his eyes in an act of extreme devotion.## Can’t wait to show you all The World Of #𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚🏹 on the 20th May. Launching it in 'Cannes Film Festival'💪🏽#TheWorldOfKannappa #CannesFilmFestival pic.twitter.com/RghIZDIYx5— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) May 13, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Bengaluru, May 10 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD will be distributed theatrically by KVN Productions in Karnataka state, the officially announced on Friday, May 10. The movie will get a wide release across the state. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD is easily one of the most anticipated Pan India movies of the year and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to give a massive release across the globe. Earlier, Anil Thadani's AA Films grabbed the theatrical rights of the movie for the entire North India region at a huge price. ## Telugu movies particularly have a huge box office potential in Karnataka and Kalki 2898 AD is expected to be one of the biggest grossers of the year in the state. KVN Productions will also be distributing Suriya's Pan India movie Kanguva in Karnataka. ## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD is set in a post-apocalyptic world in 2898 AD. It stars Prabhas in the titular role alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani. The movie is scheduled to be released on June 27, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. ## We are delighted to bring #Kalki2898AD to the audience of Karnataka 💥The future unfolds on June 27th, 2024!#Prabhas @SrBachchan @ikamalhaasan @deepikapadukone @nagashwin7 @DishPatani @Music_Santhosh @VyjayanthiFilms @Kalki2898AD @SUPRITH_87 @KvnProductions… pic.twitter.com/IPC5px3Umo— KVN Productions (@KvnProductions) May 10, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, May 9 - Telugu actor and filmmaker Vishnu Manchu is currently working on his ambitious dream project Kannappa, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh. The movie is based on the story of Kannappa (played by Manchu), a devotee of Lord Shiva. ## Kannappa will feature top stars from across the country. Recently, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar wrapped his cameo portion and now, the makers have shared an update on Pan India superstar Prabhas who is also playing a cameo role. ## Vishnu Manchu took to social media and shared that Prabhas has joined the shoot of the film and also shared a poster, showcasing Prabhas' feet. The movie also stars Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Sarathkumar, and Bramhanandam in vital roles. Preity Mukundhan is playing the female lead. ## The film is produced by 24 Frames Factory and AVA Entertainment. ## My brother joined the shoot #Prabhas#kannappa🏹 pic.twitter.com/WW8WQbBLec— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) May 9, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, May 7 - Pan India superstar Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran's Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2023 with over 600 crores at the worldwide box office.## Directed by Prashanth Neel, the ending of Salaar: Ceasfire confirmed its sequel which was officially titled Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam. As the sequel is gearing up to kick-start production by May 2024 end, Prithviraj Sukumaran has provided a massive hint about the same. ## In a recent X/Twitter interaction, the Malayalam star stated that Salaar 2 would have a crossover with another universe. The actor was responding to an X user who wished to see more of Shiva Mannar (one of the characters played by Prithviraj in the film). ## "Of all the stories Prashanth has told me, Shiv Mannar's is probably the coolest. Has an unbelievable crossover with another universe as well", Sukumaran wrote. The news has taken the internet by storm and it will surely create more buzz as the word spreads. ## Of all the stories Prashanth has told me..Shiv Mannar’s is probably the coolest. Has an unbelievable cross over with another universe as well. 😊 https://t.co/edOXTaNsZx— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) May 7, 2024 ## There is no real update on which universe Sukumaran is talking about. Before the release of the first part, there were many fan theories that the movie would have a crossover with Yash-fronted KGF films, also directed by Neel. However, neither the makers talked about it nor did the movie feature such a crossover. ## However, with Prithviraj Sukumaran confirming a crossover with another universe in the second part, it will surely bring those theories back into the game which is going to be exciting. Meanwhile, the shoot of Salaar will reportedly be starting by May end and the makers are targeting a late 2025 release. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, May 2 - Maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli is coming up with the animated series Baahubali: Crown of Blood, based on the hugely successful Baahubali film franchise. The series has been set to stream on Disney+Hotstar. ## Created by Rajamouli and Sharad Devarajan, produced by Rajamouli, Devarajan and Shobu Yarlagadda and directed and produced by Jeevan J. Kang and Navin John, Baahubali: Crown of Blood will start streaming on May 17 on Disney Plus Hotstar. ## Set before the events of the two films, the animated series will focus on Baahubali and Bhallaladeva who join hands to protect the kingdom of Mahishmati and the throne against its greatest threat, the mysterious warlord known only as Raktadeva.## Rajamouli said (via Variety), "The world of Baahubali is vast, and the film franchise was the perfect introduction to the same. However, there’s so much more to explore, and that’s where ‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ comes into the picture. This story will reveal for the first time many unknown twists in the lives of Baahubali and Bhallaladeva and a dark secret long forgotten as the two brothers must save Mahishmati".## "We are extremely happy to introduce this new chapter to Baahu’s fans and to bring this story in an animated format, which brings a new, exciting look to the world of Baahubali. Arka Mediaworks and I are delighted to collaborate with Sharad Devarajan, Disney+Hotstar and Graphic India as we reshape Indian animation for a broader audience beyond kids".## The Baahubali films, directed by SS Rajamouli, starred Prabhas as Baahubali along with Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva, Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannah Bhatia, Nasser, and Sathyaraj in prominent roles. It is one of the highest-grossing Indian film franchises with over 2400 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Disney also unveiled the trailer of the series ## ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, May 1 - Superstar Prabhas' action drama film Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire is set to pack a punch at the Japanese theatres this July. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the movie has been confirmed to release in Japan on July 5 in the dubbed version. ## Salaar: Ceasefire will be released by distribution company Twin in the island country. The company unveiled the official Japanese poster and and special promo teaser. It will be Prashanth Neel's third film, after the KGF franchise, to be released in the country. ## 特報 Vol.2️⃣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣特報動画、解禁🔥／新たな伝説が今、幕を開ける＼#プラバース ✕ #KGF 監督 の最強タッグ映画『サラール』7.5(Fri)公開🔥#サラール🪓#Salaar🪓 pic.twitter.com/pDoA1D81E1— 【公式】映画『サラール』 (@salaar_jp) May 2, 2024 ## Produced by Hombale Films, Salaar: Ceasefire was originally released in December last year and it went on to gross over 600 crores at the worldwide box office. It was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year and is currently the third highest for Prabhas after Baahubali films. ## Also starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Shruti Haasan, the second part of the movie is due to start filming later this month and is likely to be released in December 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, April 30 - Pan India superstar Prabhas and director Prasanth Neel collaborated for the first time for the 2-part action drama Salaar. The first part of the film Salaar: Ceasefire, which also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, was released in December 2023 and was one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year with worldwide gross collection of over 600 crores. ## Ever since the last of Salaar: Ceasefire, there have been a lot of enquiries about the shoot of the second part, titled Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam, and now, there is a positive development on the same. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, Salaar 2 is set to go on floors by the end of May with a 10-day schedule at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. It is said that the script of the sequel has been enhanced based on the feedback for the first part and the makers are satisfied with the output. Prabhas and Prithviraj will join the first schedule of Salaar 2 which will focus on their rivalry. ## Produced by Hombale Films, a major part of Salaar 2 will be shot this year, with residual portions in the first quarter of 2025. Apart from the original cast, the makers are in the process of locking new actors from across industries. Hombale is aiming to release the film in December 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, April 28 - Maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli's period action drama Baahubali 2 The Conclusion has completed 7 years since its release in 2017. It was a historical blockbuster which broke the language barrier and went to every corner of the country. ## Baahubali 2 gave birth to the Pan India term which has turned into a phenomenon and become a primary focus of the filmmakers. It was the film that gave Prabhas and SS Rajamouli nationwide fame, and both now hold massive fan followings across the country. ## Produced by Arka Media Works, Baahubali 2 is the biggest Pan India blockbuster which not only hit the bull's eye in Telugu but also in other languages. Despite originally being made in Telugu language, it became the first film ever to reach 500 crores net collection in Hindi at a time when ticket prices were relatively low and tax rates were higher on movies. ## It has been 7 years and despite the success at the Pan India level, no other film could even come close to Baahubali 2's domestic box office records which says a lot about the rage it created at the time of its release. ## Here is the final box office breakdown of Baahubali 2 The Conclusion## India Net Collection - 1030.40 Cr. Approx.## India Gross Collection - 1416.90 Cr.## Overseas Collection - 371.15 Cr. (estimated)## Worldwide Collection - 1788.00 Cr.## Footfalls/Admissions - 10+ crores in all languages (5.25 crores in Hindi)## Box Office Verdict - All-Time Blockbuster## During its box office run, Baabubali 2 not only became a box office phenomenon but also broke several records and some of them it still holds. Have a look at some of the rare box office milestones it achieved - ## - Highest-grossing Indian film domestically.## - First and only film to cross 1000 crores net collection.## - First and only the second film to cross 1000 crores gross in India.## - Biggest Indian blockbuster of the 21st century in terms of footfalls.## - Biggest film in Telugu in terms of footfalls.## - Biggest film in Hindi of the 21st century in terms of footfalls.## - Highest-grossing film for Prabhas, SS Rajamouli and the rest of the cast.## - Second-highest-grossing Indian film of all-time at the worldwide box office.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, April 26 - The highly-awaited Pan India movie Kalki 2898 AD starring superstar Prabhas is set to get its official release date tomorrow, April 27, as confirmed by the makers. Ahead of the official announcement, the release date was reportedly revealed online. ## According to the latest media reports, it is said that the sci-fi epic will be debuting in worldwide theatres on June 27, in multiple languages. It was supposed to be released on May 9 but was postponed due to the general elections in the country. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD will be released two weeks after another big Pan India movie, Indian 2 starring Legendary Kamal Haasan. It is due to hit the big screens on June 14 in multiple languages. Kartik Aaryan's Chandu Champion is also scheduled for June 14 release. ## Kalki 2898 AD is produced by Vyjayanthi Movies and it stars Prabhas in the title role alongside legendary Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan, among others. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, April 22 - On April 21, the makers of the upcoming epic sci-fi film Kalki 2898 AD unveiled the first look glimpse of legendary Amitabh Bachchan's character where he is playing the role of the Ashwatthama, the immortal son of Guru Dronacharya from Mahabharata.## The glimpse of Big B's character revealed his de-age look of him which is a topic of discussion on social media. De-aging is a visual effects technique used to make an actor or actress look younger, especially for flashback scenes.## De-ageing technology hasn't been used much in Indian films and hence, the output is impressing the fans who are applauding the vision of director Nag Ashwin. Have a look at some of the reactions to the teaser of Big B's role in the film. ## Young Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama 😯#Kalki2898AD pic.twitter.com/Bt4bDQ5PiM— ANMOL JAMWAL (@jammypants4) April 21, 2024 ## AmitabhBachan from #Kalki2898AD🔥🔥That Young look of Amitabh was created using De-Aging technology 👌 pic.twitter.com/RWz8MIu2sh— AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) April 21, 2024 ## De-aging is exceptionally Done 🔥In @nagashwin7 we trust 🤝 seems like he is carefully taking care of each and every frame !@Kalki2898AD Release the Official Video ASAP 🤌#AmitabhBachchan #Prabhas #Kalki2898AD #Ashwathama pic.twitter.com/rUu9Ij6brW— Ayyo (@AyyoEdits) April 21, 2024 ## Have heard a lot about Asirgarh fort, where it is rumoured that Ashwathama wanders till date and offers a rose every morning in the fort’s Shiva Temple. Seeing something on big screen that we have heard from childhood is ✨Very excited for #Kalki2829AD #AmitabhBachchan pic.twitter.com/NrRMKuaPfy— BollywoodRanker (@RankerBollywood) April 21, 2024 ## 🎬 Amitabh Bacchan as Ashwtthama in #Kalki2898AD looks great pic.twitter.com/Y68q1EwNSn— Cine Vichaar (@Cine_vichaar) April 21, 2024 ## #AmitabhBachchan look 👌This is Huge for Indian Cinema People don't realise what it can do if it succeeds 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hZjXfB2frv— Aamir 2100cr SRK 1100cr (@Rancho119) April 21, 2024 ## GREAT WORK by the team of #Kalki2898AD on both technology and detailing. Waiting for a similar characterisation glimpse of BHAIRAVA 🔥 #Prabhas𓃵 #AmitabhBachchan #Kalki2898AD pic.twitter.com/IB2xM6mzT5— Kalki 2898AD FC (@Kalki2898AD_FC) April 22, 2024 ## The way #Nagashwin shown #AmitabhBachchan in #Kalki2898AD 🤯🤯🤯🤯That's called a director..full on fire 🔥🔥 Get ready for EPIC BONANZA #Prabhas pic.twitter.com/SEMJJpsSFE— Salman Holic 🔥(Prabhas ❤️) (@Bakra_Insaan) April 22, 2024 ## Kalki 2898 AD is produced by C. Aswani Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies. Inspired by Hindu history, Kalki is set in a post-apocalyptic world in 2898 AD. It stars Prabhas in the lead role alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani.## The movie is expected to be released in June this year.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, April 21 - Legendary Amitabh Bachchan will be playing the role of the immortal Ashwatthama in director Nag Ashwin's futuristic sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas in the title role alongside Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan. ## On April 21, the makers unveiled the first look glimpse into the character of Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama. The teaser also gives a glimpse of the de-ageing technology used for Big B's character in which a younger version of him appears. ## ## Kalki 2898 AD is directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies. The movie was supposed to be released on May 9 but has been postponed due to the general elections. The new date is yet to be announced but reports say it will be released in June this year. ## Stay tuned...