Khiladi (2021 film)
Khiladi | |
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Directed by | Ramesh Varma |
Written by | Ramesh Varma |
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Starring | |
Cinematography | Sujith Vaassudev GK Vishnu |
Edited by | Amar Reddy Kudumula |
Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
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Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
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[]
- Ravi Teja
- Arjun Sarja
- Unni Mukundan
- Meenakshi Chaudhary
- Dimple Hayathi
- Nikitin Dheer
- Sachin Khedekar
- Mukesh Rishi
- Thakur Anoop Singh
- Rao Ramesh
- Murali Sharma
- Vennela Kishore
- Anasuya Bharadwaj[5]
- Bharath Reddy
- Keshav Deepak
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[]
- ^ "Ravi Teja shares first glimpse of 'Khiladi' on his birthday". The News Minute. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Khiladi makers release teaser on Ravi Teja's birthday. Watch viral video". India Today. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "COVID-19: Ravi Teja's 'Khiladi' theatrical release postponed". The News Minute. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Devi Sri Prasad begins work on Ravi Teja's 'Khiladi'". NTV Telugu. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ^ "Anasuya Bharadwaj to star in Ravi Teja's Khiladi". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Khiladi': Ravi Teja to enact dual roles in forthcoming Telugu film". DNA India. 18 October 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Khiladi: Ravi Teja shares a selfie from the sets of upcoming action entertainer". The Times of India. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Khiladi: Ravi Teja reveals first look". The Indian Express. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Ravi Teja shoots for an intense action sequence in Italy for 'Khiladi'; Watch BTS video". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ Arikatla, Venkat (21 June 2021). "Ravi Teja to Resume Two Films Simultaneously". greatandhra.com. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ "Actor Arjun Sarja joins the cast of Ravi Teja's upcoming movie 'Khiladi'". Deccan Herald. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Unni Mukundan roped in for Ravi Teja, Ramesh Varma's Khiladi". The Times of India. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Ravi Teja's Khiladi to hit screens on May 28 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Salman Khan Acquires The Hindi Remake Rights Of Ravi Teja's Telugu Film Khiladi?". www.filmibeat.com. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Salman Khan Acquires Remake Rights Of Telugu Film Khiladi". www.news18.com. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
External links[]
- Telugu-language films
- Upcoming Indian films
- Films scored by Devi Sri Prasad
- Films directed by Ramesh Varma
- Upcoming Telugu-language films
- Upcoming films
- Indian action thriller films
- Indian crime action films
- Indian crime thriller films