''Vishwambhara'' () is an upcoming Indian

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-language fantasy action film written and directed by

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and produced by UV Creations. The film stars

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, Kunal Kapoor, and

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in lead roles.

Cast

* Kunal Kapoor *

* Surbhi Puranik *

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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. It was launched with a muhurtam pooja on 23 October 2023 in

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, and was attended by the film's crew and many other famous people of Telugu cinema. The film is being produced under the banner UV Creations. It was initially rumoured that the film would be a sequel to the 1990 fantasy film, ''

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'', which also starred Chiranjeevi in the lead role. Thereafter,

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announced on

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that only they had the rights to use the film in any derivative form, including producing a sequel. While Vishwambhara's crew was not explicitly called out by the film production house, it was rumoured that they were trying to warn them of the consequences of an unauthorised reproduction of ''Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari''. Vassishta clarified afterwards that his film was a new story and was completely unrelated to the film.

Filming

Thirteen distinct sets were created and erected in Hyderabad's

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, and production designer, A. S. Prakash, supervised the construction of the sets. It was reported that approximately 70% of the film will heavily incorporate visual effects, in order to showcase spiritual elements. In late 2023 and through January 2024, a few scenes that did not feature Chiranjeevi were shot in

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. He joined the sets in early February 2024. The overseas rights were purchased and acquired by

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Sarigama Cinemas for a price of 18 crore. As a result of the unavailability of

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and

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was cast as the lead heroine, thus marking her return to Telugu cinema after 8 years since ''

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''. The crew began a filming schedule in the city of

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, but subsequently returned to Hyderabad to resume shooting in late February. 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 '' Guntur Kaaram''. Vijay Binni also choreographed another song for the film. At

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, an action block was shot in a constructed forest environment. The fight 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. Afterwards, another filming schedule commenced in late 2024 at Lingampally to film the interval action scene in a large set with a Hanuman statue erected by A. S. Prakash. On 22 April 2024, the action sequence finished completion after twenty-six days, and represents the longest time Chiranjeevi has spent on a single stunt scene in his entire career. Another schedule commenced on 22 May 2024, and the main portion of the film was shot at the Annapurna Seven Acres studio in Hyderabad. The filmmakers commenced the dubbing process in mid-2024 with a pooja ceremony. A pre-look poster and a first look poster were thereafter unveiled on 22 August 2024, coinciding with Chiranjeevi's birthday.

Music

The film's music is composed by M. M. Keeravani. The first single titled "Rama Raama" was released on 12 April 2025, coinciding

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. The ''

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'' stated that, “Raama Raama”—a spiritually rich track that pays a heartfelt tribute to Lord Hanuman’s unwavering devotion to Lord Rama," terming it a song that adequately captured the central essence of the film.

Release

Initially, the film was scheduled for release on 10 January, 2025 but later postponed. There is no official confirmation from the makers about new release date.

References

External links

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