Khiladi (2022 film)

Khiladi is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action crime film written and directed by Ramesh Varma who co-produced it with Satyanarayana Koneru under A Studios. The film stars Ravi Teja in a dual role alongside Arjun Sarja, Unni Mukundan, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Dimple Hayathi.[1][2] Initially scheduled to be released on 28 May 2021, it has been indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India.[3] Soundtrack and score of the film is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.[4] The film is now scheduled to be released on 11 February 2022.[5]

Khiladi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRamesh Varma
Written byRamesh Varma
Produced by
  • Satyanarayana Koneru
  • Ramesh Varma
Starring
CinematographySujith Vaassudev
G.K.Vishnu
Edited byAmar Reddy Kudumula
Music byDevi Sri Prasad
Production
companies
Release date
  • 11 February 2022 (2022-02-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Cast

Music

Soundtrack and score of the film is composed by Devi Sri Prasad

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Istam"Shree ManiHari Priya2.48
2."Khiladi Title Song"Shree ManiRam Miriyala3.30

Production

Ravi Teja was reported to play dual roles in the film.[7] Meenakshi Chaudhary and Dimple Hayathi are cast as the leads.[8] Principal photography of the film began in November 2020.[9] Few action scenes were shot in Italy in April–May 2021.[10] Final schedule of the film began in June 2021, after a break due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India.[11]

Arjun Sarja joined the production in December 2020.[12] Unni Mukundan was cast in a pivotal role in January 2021.[13] The music of the film is being composed by Devi Sri Prasad.[4]

Release

The film's release was originally scheduled for 28 May 2021.[14] Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The film's release has been postponed indefinitely.[3] The makers, however, have announced that the film would be released in theatres only.[15] The film is now scheduled to be released on 11 February 2022.[16]

Remake

In early June 2021, Bollywood actor Salman Khan[17] acquired the remake rights for the film's Hindi version.[18]

References
  1. "Ravi Teja shares first glimpse of 'Khiladi' on his birthday". The News Minute. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  2. "Khiladi makers release teaser on Ravi Teja's birthday. Watch viral video". India Today. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  3. "COVID-19: Ravi Teja's 'Khiladi' theatrical release postponed". The News Minute. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  4. "Devi Sri Prasad begins work on Ravi Teja's 'Khiladi'". NTV Telugu. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  5. "Khiladi: Ravi Teja's Telugu Action Film to Hit the Big Screens on February 11, 2022!". LatestLY. 11 February 2021.
  6. "Anasuya Bharadwaj to star in Ravi Teja's Khiladi". The Times of India.
  7. "'Khiladi': Ravi Teja to enact dual roles in forthcoming Telugu film". DNA India. 18 October 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  8. "Khiladi: Ravi Teja shares a selfie from the sets of upcoming action entertainer". The Times of India. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  9. "Khiladi: Ravi Teja reveals first look". The Indian Express. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  10. "Ravi Teja shoots for an intense action sequence in Italy for 'Khiladi'; Watch BTS video". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  11. Arikatla, Venkat (21 June 2021). "Ravi Teja to Resume Two Films Simultaneously". greatandhra.com. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  12. "Actor Arjun Sarja joins the cast of Ravi Teja's upcoming movie 'Khiladi'". Deccan Herald. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  13. "Unni Mukundan roped in for Ravi Teja, Ramesh Varma's Khiladi". The Times of India. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  14. "Ravi Teja's Khiladi to hit screens on May 28 – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  15. Hungama, Bollywood (16 May 2021). "Ravi Teja starrer Khiladi gets a new poster, makers inform that the film will release in theatres only". Retrieved 16 May 2021.
  16. "Khiladi: Ravi Teja starrer gets an official release date; Details Inside". Pinkvilla. 11 February 2022.
  17. "Salman Khan Acquires The Hindi Remake Rights Of Ravi Teja's Telugu Film Khiladi?". filmibeat.com. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  18. "Salman Khan Acquires Remake Rights Of Telugu Film Khiladi". news18.com. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
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