Actor Roshan offers prayers at the Sri Bhadrakali Temple ahead of Champion's release
Hyderabad, Dec 19
Actor Roshan, who plays the lead along with Anaswara Rajan in director Pradeep Advaitham's period drama 'Champion', has now offered prayers at the Sri Bhadrakali temple in Warangal, ahead of the film's release on December 25.
Taking to its social media timelines to share a video clip and a picture of the actor at the temple Swapna Cinemas, which is producing the film, wrote, "Our CHAMPION @iamrshn visited the sacred Sri Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal to seek divine blessings. Watch #ChampionTrailer here. #Champion in cinemas worldwide from DECEMBER 25th, 2025."
A trailer released by the makers shows that the story is set in the year 1948, a year after India got her independence. While the other parts of the country are experiencing freedom, those in one region called Bairanpally that is in the province of Hyderabad are still languishing under the control of the Nizams.
It is under these circumstances that the hero, who is in the services of the government as a cop, entrays the fray. The trailer shows that he is a brilliant footballer who harbours dreams of someday going to London and becoming a world champion. However, his dreams are dashed when he realises that he is not going to London but to Bairanpally. He agrees nevertheless, and heads to the place where he meets Anaswara Rajan, who stages plays with her troupe for a living. After initial scuffles, the two take a liking for each other. However, a struggle then breaks out at Bairanpally. What was the task Roshan was assigned at Bairanpally? Did he succeed in his mission? Champion is likely to give answers to all these questions.
The film has triggered huge expectations as it boasts of a wonderful technical team.
National Award winning art director Thota Tharani has brought the pre-Independence period to life with careful detail, while cinematographer R Madhie has enhanced the story with rich, engaging visuals. The film has been edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The technical team looks stellar! Thota Tharani and R Madhie are legends. If the story matches their craft, this could be a classic. Hope it does justice to the historical context of the Nizam's rule and the struggle of the people.
Interesting premise. A cop with football dreams sent to a troubled region... reminds me of Lagaan's spirit but in a different setting. Hope the film focuses on the local people's plight and isn't just a hero-centric drama.
As someone who loves period dramas, this sounds fantastic. The detail about art direction has me excited – recreating 1948 is no small feat. Releasing on Christmas day is perfect for a family outing to the cinema.
Respectfully, I hope the filmmakers have done their homework. The integration of Hyderabad was a complex period. It shouldn't be oversimplified into a typical masala plot. The talent involved gives me hope, though. Fingers crossed.
Love that they showed the visit to Bhadrakali Temple! Our cinema and our faith are so intertwined. The trailer music was powerful. December 25th is marked on my calendar! All the best to Roshan and Anaswara. 🎬
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