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After Rishab Shetty, Rana Daggubati Joins Prashanth Varma’s PVCU Film; Fans Say “Reverse The Roles, Wish Hanuman Is Rana”

After Rishab Shetty, Rana Daggubati Joins Prashanth Varma’s PVCU Film; Fans Say “Reverse The Roles, Wish Hanuman Is Rana”

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Rana Daggubati joins the star cast of Jai Hanuman! ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) After unveiling Rishab Shetty’s look as Lord Hanuman in Prashanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman, which is an integral part of the PVCU (Prashanth Varma Cinematic Universe), the makers have announced Rana Daggubati to be a part of the much-awaited ambitious project. Yes, you heard that right! Rana will be an essential part of the movie, leaving fans in a frenzy. Not only this, but the fans have started a guessing game as to what role the actor will play in the film. Prashanth Varma took to his social media handle to share, wherein he could be seen posing with Rishab Shetty and Rana Daggubati. No sooner did the director share the post than fans started wondering about Rana Daggubati’s role in Jai Hanuman. Interestingly, many fans wanted Rana Daggubati to play Hanuman, which has been revealed to be Rishab’s role in the movie. A fan also suggested that the roles of Rana Daggubati and Rishab should be reversed in the film. …

Rana Daggubati joins the cast of Rishab Shetty, Prasanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman; fans wonder if he plays Lord Ram in PVCU

Rana Daggubati joins the cast of Rishab Shetty, Prasanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman; fans wonder if he plays Lord Ram in PVCU

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Nov 08, 2024 12:38 PM IST Prasanth Varma’s sequel to superhero film HanuMan has been titled Jai Hanuman. Rishab Shetty and Rana Daggubati headline the film. Director Prasanth Varma announced on his Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) that apart from Rishab Shetty, Rana Daggubati has also joined his upcoming project, Jai Hanuman, which is a part of his cinematic universe PVCU. On Friday, he posted a picture with both the actors, clearly happy about the latest addition to the cast. (Also Read: Jai Hanuman poster: Rishab Shetty embraces Lord Rama idol in first look of Prasanth Varma’s Hanu-Man sequel) Prasanth Varma announced that apart from Rishab Shetty, Rana Daggubati will also star in Jai Hanuman. Rana Daggubati in Jai Hanuman Prasanth, Rana and Rishab jointly posted their picture on Instagram, writing, “JAI JAI HANUMAN!! @rishabshettyofficial @ranadaggubati @thepvcu.” Prasanth previously released Rishab’s first look from the film as Lord Hanuman holding an idol of Lord Ram, writing, “A vow from the Tretayuga, bound to be fulfilled in the Kaliyuga.” Now fans speculate what role Rana plays …

Rishab Shetty returns to Kantara: Chapter 1 shooting; film to undergo intense action shoot in a 60-day marathon schedule

Rishab Shetty returns to Kantara: Chapter 1 shooting; film to undergo intense action shoot in a 60-day marathon schedule

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Rishab Shetty is currently shooting his highly anticipated movie, Kantara: Chapter 1. This film serves as a prequel to the 2022 movie “Kantara.” The production has begun its third schedule, which is expected to last 60 days.  According to a source close to the film’s development, Rishab Shetty‘s movie has already completed half of the shoot, with the rest taking place now. Moreover, it is also said that Rishab has been taking extensive training in horse riding and the ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu. The source claims that the actor has been honing his martial arts skills for a year now. It is also said that Kantara: Chapter 1 would extensively use ancient martial arts throughout the movie. Furthermore, the ongoing schedule would also involve song shoots and several scenes unique to the nature of the story. The movie, which will likely make its way to the big screens in 2025, is set to be an origin story to the folk tale we were introduced to in Kantara. While the first installment told us the story of Shiva and …

Prabhas to collaborate with directors Lokesh Kanagaraj and Prasanth Varma, officially joining LCU and PVCU?

Prabhas to collaborate with directors Lokesh Kanagaraj and Prasanth Varma, officially joining LCU and PVCU?

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Prabhas, who is gearing up for the release of his movie The Raja Saab next year, is likely to join hands with top directors Lokesh Kanagaraj and Prasanth Varma. According to a report by Gulte, the Rebel Star is set to collaborate with both directors soon, with an official announcement expected shortly. While an official confirmation from the actor’s side is still pending, this development suggests that Prabhas would be joining both of the directors’ cinematic universes: Lokesh Kanagaraj‘s Cinematic Universe (LCU) and Prasanth Varma’s Cinematic Universe (PVCU). Both the LCU and PVCU have been generating significant buzz with their projects and announcements since their inception. Lokesh Kanagaraj’s LCU began with the Karthi-starrer Kaithi in 2019, and the universe expanded further with films like Vikram, starring Kamal Haasan, and Leo, starring Thalapathy Vijay. Currently, Lokesh Kanagaraj is working on Coolie with Rajinikanth, which is reportedly a standalone film. His next project is expected to be Kaithi 2, where he will collaborate with Karthi once again. Additionally, the LCU is set to include a short film …

Prasanth Varma talks about his latest superhero Mahakali on Dussehra: ‘Will not brown-face actor to fit the role’

Prasanth Varma talks about his latest superhero Mahakali on Dussehra: ‘Will not brown-face actor to fit the role’

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Indian superhero films have been few and far between. If Superman (1980), Mr India (1987), Bhavesh Joshi Superhero (2018), Minnal Murali (2021) and Brahmastra (2022) are the films to pop into your mind at the mention of the genre, most other films failed to make a mark. Prasanth Varma wants to change that with the movies he has lined up for the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU). (Also Read: Mahakali: Prasanth Varma’s first female superhero film in PVCU to challenge beauty standards. Watch) Mahakali is the latest superhero to join Prasanth Varma’s cinematic universe. Each film is based on a God from Indian mythology. The 2024 Teja Sajja-starrer HanuMan, which earned ₹295 crore worldwide, according to Sacnilk.com, was just the beginning. Since then, the filmmaker has announced four more films in the PVCU – the sequel Jai Hanuman, Adhira with Dasari Kalyan, a yet-to-be-titled film with Mokshagna Teja and Mahakali – the first female superhero to join the universe. And right on time for Dussehra! “People told me that superhero films don’t work in India, …

Mahakali: Prasanth Varma’s first female superhero film in PVCU to challenge beauty standards. Watch

Mahakali: Prasanth Varma’s first female superhero film in PVCU to challenge beauty standards. Watch

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Director Prasanth Varma announced on Thursday the first female superhero to join his Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU) – Mahakali. Written by him and directed by Puja Aparnaa Kolluru of Martin Luther King-fame, the film is produced by Riwaz Ramesh Duggal under RKD Studios. (Also Read: Karthi to be the next superhero in Prasanth Varma’s PVCU? Here’s what he said) Mahalaki is written by Prasanth Varma but he hands over directing duties to Puja Aparna Kolluru. Mahakali concept video Announcing the film on X (formerly Twitter), Prasanth wrote, “Excited to join hands with @RKDStudios to bring a powerful new force to the universe. Presenting the rise of #MAHAKĀLI – an embodiment of Goddess Kali, the fiercest destroyer of evil. This Navratri, we’re breaking the mold and redefining what a superhero can be. #HappyDussehra. Directed by @PujaKolluru. Presented by #RKDuggal. Produced by #RiwazRameshDuggal.” He posted a concept video introducing the character as ‘the most ferocious superhero’ in PVCU. The announcement poster features a girl gently touching her head to that of a tiger. A Ferris wheel …

Karthi to be the next superhero in Prasanth Varma’s PVCU? Here’s what he said

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Sep 24, 2024 01:17 PM IST While promoting his upcoming film Meiyazhagan in Hyderabad, actor Karthi was forthcoming about teaming up with Prasanth Varma. Actor Karthi was in Hyderabad on Monday to promote his upcoming Tamil film with Arvind Swamy, Meiyazhagan. The film will be released in Telugu as Sathyam Sundaram. While there, the actor spoke about potentially working with director Prasanth Varma in a superhero film. (Also Read: Exclusive: Suriya teaming up with director RJ Balaji? Here’s what we know) Karthi might play the next superhero in Prasanth Varma’s Cinematic Universe. Karthi and Prasanth Varma to team up? Prasanth, who last directed HanuMan, was one of the guests at an event hosted to promote Meiyazhagan in Hyderabad. While talking about Karthi, the director teased a potential collaboration and said, “I met him a few months ago in Chennai. Hopefully, we will see him in PVCU soon. He has yet to say yes to the project, though.” After the actor had taken the stage, he admitted to liking the project. He said, “Like I told …