Are Makers of Virat Karrna's Pan-Indian Film 'Nagabandham' Shooting an Expensive Climax Sequence?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- High-budget climax at Rs 20 crore.
- Starring Virat Karrna, Nabha Natesh, and Iswarya Menon.
- Focus on ancient Vishnu temple secrets.
- Produced in multiple languages.
- Directed by Abhishek Nama.
Hyderabad, Dec 4 (NationPress) The crew of director Abhishek Nama’s highly anticipated pan-Indian film ‘Nagabandham’, starring actors Virat Karrna, Nabha Natesh, and Iswarya Menon, has officially commenced filming the film's grandiose climax.
Sources affiliated with the production team reveal that this sequence, being filmed at Ramanaidu Studios, is one of the most ambitious finale sequences ever conceived in a mythological action drama, with the climax alone costing producers a staggering Rs 20 crore.
The film represents a dream endeavor for Abhishek Nama, who is particularly vigilant about how the climax is being captured.
At the heart of this magnificent finale is a massive, symbolically significant set that includes a monumental sacred door, crafted by esteemed production designer Ashok Kumar. The design embodies the grandeur of ancient temple architecture. To amplify the action, the filmmakers have enlisted the expertise of renowned Thai stunt master Kecha Khamphakdee.
The movie boasts an impressive cast with Nabha Natesh and Iswarya Menon as the female leads, alongside Jagapathi Babu, Jayaprakash, Murali Sharma, and B.S. Avinash in supporting roles.
Exploring the hidden secrets of India's ancient Vishnu temples, 'Nagabandham' focuses on the sacred practice of Nagabandham. Drawing inspiration from recent treasure finds at temples like Padmanabhaswamy and Puri Jagannath, the film delves into the captivating mythology surrounding these divine sites and the enigmatic rituals designed to protect them. The narrative brings these ancient mysteries to life with a contemporary twist.
The film's cinematography is handled by Soundar Rajan S, with music composed by Abhe and Junaid Kumar. The dialogues are penned by Kalyan Chakravarthy, and Santosh Kamireddy is responsible for the editing, while Ashok Kumar serves as the art director.
'Nagabandham' is set to release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. This film, rapidly evolving into an epic adventure, carries the tagline “The Secret Treasure.”
Abhishek Nama has crafted both the story and screenplay, with Kishore Annapureddy and Nishitha Nagireddy producing the film.