Khiladi (2021 film)

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Khiladi
Khiladi film poster.jpg
Poster with previous release date
Directed byRamesh Varma
Written byRamesh Varma
Produced by
  • Satyanarayana Koneru
  • Ramesh Varma
Starring
CinematographySujith Vaassudev
GK Vishnu
Edited byAmar Reddy Kudumula
Music byDevi Sri Prasad
Production
companies
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹65 crore

Khiladi is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action crime thriller film written and directed by Ramesh Varma and jointly produced Satyanarayana Koneru and Varma under the banner of A Studios LLP. The film stars Ravi Teja in a dual role alongside Arjun Sarja, Unni Mukundan, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Dimple Hayathi.[1][2] Initially scheduled to be released on 28 May 2021, it has been indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India.[3] Soundtrack and score of the film is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.[4]

Cast[]

Production[]

Ravi Teja was reported to play dual roles in the film.[6] Meenakshi Chaudhary and Dimple Hayathi are cast as the leads.[7] Principal photography of the film began in November 2020.[8] Few action scenes were shot in Italy in April–May 2021.[9] Final schedule of the film began in June 2021, after a break due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India.[10]

Arjun Sarja joined the production in December 2020.[11] Unni Mukundan was cast in a pivotal role in January 2021.[12] The music of the film is being composed by Devi Sri Prasad.[4]

Release[]

The film's release was originally scheduled for 28 May 2021.[13] Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The film's release has been postponed indefinitely.[3] The makers, however, have announced that the film would be released in theatres only.[14]

Remake[]

In early June 2021, Hindi actor Salman Khan[15] acquired the remake rights for the film's Hindi version.[16]

References[]

  1. ^ "Ravi Teja shares first glimpse of 'Khiladi' on his birthday". The News Minute. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Khiladi makers release teaser on Ravi Teja's birthday. Watch viral video". India Today. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "COVID-19: Ravi Teja's 'Khiladi' theatrical release postponed". The News Minute. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Devi Sri Prasad begins work on Ravi Teja's 'Khiladi'". NTV Telugu. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Anasuya Bharadwaj to star in Ravi Teja's Khiladi". The Times of India.
  6. ^ "'Khiladi': Ravi Teja to enact dual roles in forthcoming Telugu film". DNA India. 18 October 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Khiladi: Ravi Teja shares a selfie from the sets of upcoming action entertainer". The Times of India. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Khiladi: Ravi Teja reveals first look". The Indian Express. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Ravi Teja shoots for an intense action sequence in Italy for 'Khiladi'; Watch BTS video". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  10. ^ Arikatla, Venkat (21 June 2021). "Ravi Teja to Resume Two Films Simultaneously". greatandhra.com. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  11. ^ "Actor Arjun Sarja joins the cast of Ravi Teja's upcoming movie 'Khiladi'". Deccan Herald. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  12. ^ "Unni Mukundan roped in for Ravi Teja, Ramesh Varma's Khiladi". The Times of India. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  13. ^ "Ravi Teja's Khiladi to hit screens on May 28 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  14. ^ Hungama, Bollywood (16 May 2021). "Ravi Teja starrer Khiladi gets a new poster, makers inform that the film will release in theatres only". Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  15. ^ "Salman Khan Acquires The Hindi Remake Rights Of Ravi Teja's Telugu Film Khiladi?". www.filmibeat.com. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  16. ^ "Salman Khan Acquires Remake Rights Of Telugu Film Khiladi". www.news18.com. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.

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