Sharwanand's 'Bhogi' wraps action schedule ahead of Aug 28 release
Synopsis
With 'Bhogi' wrapping a second major action schedule in under a fortnight — after a 22-day climax shoot involving 800-plus junior artistes and three months of set prep — Sampath Nandi's period drama is shaping up as one of Telugu cinema's most ambitious physical productions of 2025, with Sharwanand's 2.5-hour daily makeup transformation adding to the intrigue ahead of the 28 August pan-India release.
Key Takeaways
Bhogi has wrapped another action-heavy schedule in under a fortnight of completing its climax shoot in July 2025 .
The climax sequence involved more than 800 junior artistes and a set that required nearly three months of preparation, designed by Kiran Kumar Manne .
Stunt master Dhilip Subbarayan choreographed the film's action sequences.
Sharwanand reportedly underwent over two-and-a-half hours of makeup daily for his role as Ganga .
The film features Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi as female leads, with first looks already released. 'Bhogi' releases pan-India in five languages on 28 August 2025 .
Director Sampath Nandi's period action drama 'Bhogi', led by actor Sharwanand, has wrapped yet another action-intensive schedule — completing it in under a fortnight after finishing the film's gruelling climax shoot in July 2025. The swift turnaround has drawn attention from industry observers tracking the film's ambitious production pace ahead of its pan-India release on 28 August 2025.
Director Confirms Schedule Wrap
Sampath Nandi confirmed the completion on his X (formerly Twitter) timeline, writing: 'Beautiful...Another action loaded schedule wrapped. @ImSharwanand garuu… your effort speaks in every frame. #BHOGI keeps getting bigger, tougher and more exciting. My action beast @dhilipaction garu, DoP ace @kishorkumardop brother and the entire squad…Thank you for giving it everything. Marching Ahead. A #SharwaSampathBloodFest.' The post drew widespread attention from Telugu film circles.
The Scale Behind the Climax Shoot
The recently concluded schedule follows a landmark 22-day continuous climax shoot completed in July — itself one of the most talked-about production feats of the year. That sequence was filmed on a massive set designed by production designer Kiran Kumar Manne, which reportedly required nearly three months of meticulous pre-production planning. More than 800 junior artistes participated, making it among the largest single schedules assembled for a Telugu production in recent memory. Producer KK Radhamohan is said to have ensured world-class execution across every department, according to sources close to the production.
Sharwanand's Physical Transformation
Sharwanand, who portrays the powerful character Ganga, is said to have delivered what sources describe as a career-defining performance. The role reportedly demanded over two-and-a-half hours of intricate makeup application each day, followed by nearly an hour of removal post-shoot. The physically demanding transformation, combined with the film's high-octane action sequences — choreographed by stunt master Dhilip Subbarayan — is expected to be one of the film's standout elements.
Female Leads and Their Characters
The film features Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi as the female leads. Parameswaran plays Kandula Sulochana Rani, described as a resilient woman deeply rooted in nature, who earns her livelihood crafting leaf plates from Moduga leaves — earning the sobriquet 'Flame of the Forest'. Hayathi plays Mandaram, characterised as bold and fiercely independent. Both first looks have already been released by the makers.
Release and Setting
'Bhogi' is set in the early 1960s in a fictional village on the Telangana-Maharashtra border. The film is slated for a grand pan-India theatrical release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi on 28 August 2025. With production maintaining an accelerated pace and the scale of its action sequences generating early buzz, the film is shaping up as one of the more anticipated period dramas of the year.
Point of View
The real test is whether the scale translates on screen: period action films with massive sets and stunt-heavy sequences have a mixed track record in Telugu cinema, where spectacle without emotional grounding rarely sustains box-office legs beyond the opening weekend. Sharwanand's reported physical commitment is a credible hook, but the pan-India ambition across five languages raises the bar considerably for a story set in a fictional border village.
NationPress
14 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is 'Bhogi' releasing in theatres?
'Bhogi' is scheduled for a pan-India theatrical release on 28 August 2025. The film will release simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.
What is 'Bhogi' about?
'Bhogi' is a period action drama set in the early 1960s in a fictional village on the Telangana-Maharashtra border. Sharwanand plays a powerful character named Ganga in the film directed by Sampath Nandi.
Who are the female leads in 'Bhogi'?
Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi play the female leads. Parameswaran portrays Kandula Sulochana Rani — a resilient woman who crafts leaf plates from Moduga leaves — while Hayathi plays Mandaram, described as bold and fiercely independent.
How big was the climax shoot of 'Bhogi'?
The climax was shot over 22 continuous days in July 2025 on a gigantic set designed by Kiran Kumar Manne, which required nearly three months of preparation. The sequence involved more than 800 junior artistes and is considered one of the largest single schedules in the film's production.
Who choreographed the action sequences in 'Bhogi'?
Stunt master Dhilip Subbarayan choreographed the action sequences in 'Bhogi'. The portions are described by sources as adrenaline-pumping and expected to deliver a standout theatrical experience.
