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Sharwanand's 'Bhogi' Begins Key Shoot: A Bloody 1960s Action Fest

The key shooting schedule for the explosive action drama 'Bhogi', starring Sharwanand, has commenced on a specially erected set in Hyderabad. The film is set in the late 1960s against the rugged backdrop of the North Telangana-Maharashtra border, promising a raw and violent narrative. Directed by Sampath Nandi, it features Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi as the female leads and marks Sharwanand's first foray into pan-Indian cinema. Produced on a lavish scale by Sri Sathya Sai Arts, the film boasts a top technical crew and is slated for a multi-language release.

Key Points: Sharwanand's Pan-India Film 'Bhogi' Begins Key Schedule

  • Key talkie portions being shot
  • Set in 1960s Telangana-Maharashtra border
  • High on violence and raw action
  • Sharwanand's first pan-India project
  • Features Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi
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Key schedule of Sharwanand-starrer 'Bhogi' begins in set erected in Hyderabad

Director Sampath Nandi's action drama 'Bhogi', starring Sharwanand, begins a key shooting schedule in Hyderabad. A violent tale set in the 1960s.

"Every drop of blood has a reason. Every fest carries a purpose. - Director Sampath Nandi"

Hyderabad, Jan 5

The unit of director Sampath Nandi's explosive action drama, 'Bhogi', featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead, has now begun a key shooting schedule at a specially erected set here in the city.

Sources close to the unit of the film say that key talkie portions are to be shot during this schedule.

The sources say that the story is set against the rugged backdrop of the North Telangana-Maharashtra border during the late 1960s. The film, they add, will plunge viewers into a raw, violent world where power is everything and survival is soaked in blood. The story unfolds in a rural setting recreated with painstaking detail to reflect the texture and tone of that era - bringing to life a brutal time rarely depicted on Indian screens.

The film has triggered huge expectations ever since the makers first announced the project.

Taking to his timeline on X, director Sampath Nandi, had, last year released a video clip titled 'First Spark'. While releasing the video clip, he had written, " 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 first spark video clip gave one the impression that the film would be high on violence and action. In the video, there was a clip in which a hand was shown writing the phrase, 'A blood fest'. There were also visuals of a machete being made.

The film features two heroines -- Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi. Sources in the know have said that while Anupama will play the film's leading lady, Dimple Hayathi will have a pivotal role to play in the film.

Sharwanand is stepping into uncharted territory with this film as it happens to be his first-ever pan-India film. He is teaming up with director Sampath Nandi, known for having delivered blockbusters before.

The film is being produced by KK Radhamohan under the Sri Sathya Sai Arts banner and presented by Lakshmi Radhamohan. The film, which is being made on a lavish scale, boasts of a top-notch technical team.

From top-tier production design by Kiran Kumar Manne, to powerful visuals by ace cinematographer Soundar Rajan S, and a riveting score by Bheems Ceciroleo, the film looks to hit the bull's eye on every technical front.

The makers have plans to release the film in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Sampath Nandi knows how to make mass entertainers. After 'Temper' and 'Bengal Tiger', expectations are sky-high for 'Bhogi'. The technical team looks solid. Hope the 'blood fest' has a solid emotional core and isn't just gore for the sake of it.
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Anjali F
Interesting to see a period film set in that region. Not many films explore the socio-political landscape of the late 60s border areas. Recreating that rural setting with detail is crucial. Fingers crossed for authentic storytelling and not just stylized violence.
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David E
As someone who enjoys Indian cinema, the pan-India release strategy is smart. Sharwanand has a certain charm that could translate well across languages. The premise sounds intense. Hope the "blood fest" tagline doesn't overshadow character development.
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Karthik V
Sri Sathya Sai Arts banner usually delivers quality. Lavish scale, top technicians... all sounds promising. But the real test is the script. The late 60s backdrop offers so much potential for a powerful narrative. Hope they nail the 'talkie portions' they're shooting now.
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Sarah B
The casting of both Anupama and Dimple is interesting. Hope their roles are substantial and not just decorative. The industry needs more films where female characters in such raw, violent settings have agency and purpose. Waiting for the first look!

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