Since the announcement of the highly anticipated film Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, starring Prabhas in the lead and directed by Prashanth Neel, there has been a buzz on social media regarding its originality. Rumors started circulating that the film is a remake of the 2014 Kannada movie Ugram.
However, the producer of the film, Vijay Kiragandur, has recently put these rumors to rest. In a recent interview, he clarified that Salaar is not based on Ugram or any other film. He emphasized that Prashanth Neel is known for crafting unique narratives, and Salaar will be no exception.
He said, “We came across these rumours and we were quite surprised. Salaar is an original story written by Prashanth Neel. He is a very creative director and he doesn’t believe in remakes. He is known for his unique storytelling and we are confident that Salaar will be a fresh and exciting film for the audiences.”
Kiragandur further added, “We understand that there are similarities between the two films – both are action thrillers and feature strong performances by their lead actors. However, we assure everyone that the stories are completely different. We are confident that once the film releases, everyone will see for themselves that Salaar is a completely original and unique film.”
This clarification from the producer comes as a relief to fans of both Prabhas and Prashanth Neel, who were eagerly anticipating the release of the film. The rumors had created some confusion among fans, but now they can be assured that Salaar will be a brand new story.
The film also stars Shruti Haasan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jagapathi Babu, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy, and Tinnu Anand in supporting roles. It is being produced by Hombale Films and is scheduled for release on December 22, 2023.
The key points from the interview with Vijay Kiragandur:
- Salaar is an original story written by Prashanth Neel.
- The rumors that the film is a remake of Ugram are false.
- Prashanth Neel is known for his unique storytelling.
- Salaar is a fresh and exciting film for the audiences.
- The film is scheduled for release on December 22, 2023.
This announcement by the producer has cleared the air and has increased the anticipation for the film. Fans of Prabhas and Prashanth Neel are eagerly awaiting the release of Salaar and are confident that it will be a blockbuster.
In addition to the points mentioned in the interview, here are some other details about the film:
- The film is being shot in multiple languages – Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi.
- The music for the film is being composed by Ravi Basrur.
- The film is being shot in various locations across India and abroad.
- The film is expected to be a visual spectacle.
With all these exciting details, Salaar is shaping up to be one of the biggest films of the year. The film is sure to entertain audiences all over the world.