The unit of director Sampath Nandi’s explosive action drama, ‘Bhogi’, featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead, has commenced an important shooting schedule at a specially erected set in the city.
Key Shooting Schedule
Sources close to the film’s unit indicate that crucial talkie portions will be filmed during this schedule.
Setting and Storyline
The story is set against the rugged backdrop of the North Telangana-Maharashtra border during the late 1960s. It is said to plunge viewers into a raw, violent world where power holds ultimate significance, and survival is drenched in blood. The narrative unfolds in a rural setting carefully recreated to reflect the texture and tone of that era, shedding light on a brutal time rarely depicted on Indian screens.
High Expectations
This film has generated immense anticipation ever since its announcement.
Director Sampath Nandi shared a video clip titled ‘First Spark’ on his X timeline last year. He captioned the video with, “Every drop of blood has a reason. Every fest carries a purpose. And #SharwaSampathBloodFest has a BLOODY name etched into it – #BHOGI! #Sharwa38 First Spark out now. SHOOT STARTS TODAY. Charming star @ImSharwanand @anupamahere @DimpleHayathi @KKRadhamohan @KirankumarMann4 @SriSathyaSaiArt #CharmingStar38”.
The promotional video suggests that the film will feature intense violence and action, including visuals of a hand writing the phrase “A blood fest” and a machete being crafted.
Star Cast
The film stars two heroines – Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi. Sources reveal that while Anupama will portray the lead, Dimple Hayathi is expected to play a pivotal role.
Sharwanand is venturing into new territory with this project, marking his first pan-India film, and collaborating with director Sampath Nandi, who has a track record of delivering blockbusters.
Production Details
Produced by KK Radhamohan under the Sri Sathya Sai Arts banner and presented by Lakshmi Radhamohan, ‘Bhogi’ is being crafted on a lavish scale, supported by a top-notch technical team.
From impressive production design by Kiran Kumar Manne to powerful visuals by ace cinematographer Soundar Rajan S and a captivating score by Bheems Ceciroleo, the film aims to excel on every technical front.
Release Plans
The filmmakers plan to release ‘Bhogi’ in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.