Actor Prabhas is set to collaborate with Telugu director Maruthi for an upcoming feature film, the makers said on Friday.
The movie, which will be the 24th film of Prabhas’ career, was announced by the production banner People Media Factory on microblogging site X.
The studio said the movie’s title and first look will be released on the festival of Pongal in January 2024.
“People Media Factory proudly unveils the Dinosaur transformed into an absolute DARLING. First Look and Title will be unveiled on Pongal. #Prabhas #PrabhasPongalFeast,” it posted.
People Media Factory proudly unveils the Dinosaur transformed into an absolute DARLING ?
First Look and Title will be unveiled on Pongal ?#Prabhas #PrabhasPongalFeast ❤️?
A @DirectorMaruthi film. @vishwaprasadtg @peoplemediafcy @vivekkuchibotla pic.twitter.com/vGErsqcv1z
— People Media Factory (@peoplemediafcy) December 29, 2023
Maruthi, known for directing films such as Ee Rojullo, Bus Stop, Shailaja Reddy Alludu, Manchi Rojulochaie, and Pakka Commercial, said he is excited to collaborate with Prabhas for the upcoming project.
“Excited and have been waiting for this moment for a long time! Happy to present Rebel Star #Prabhas in a brand-new avatar. See you all for Pongal #PrabhasPongalFeast,” the filmmaker posted on X.
Prabhas currently stars in filmmaker Prashanth Neel’s Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, which grossed over £50 million in worldwide collection.
He will next star in Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin and also starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani.
The film is expected to be released in 2024.
