Khaidi No. 150
| Khaidi No. 150 | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Telugu | ఖైదీ నంబర్ 150 |
| Directed by | V. V. Vinayak |
| Produced by |
Sureka Konidela Ram Charan A. Subashkaran |
| Written by |
Paruchuri Brothers (Dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | V. V. Vinayak |
| Story by | AR Murugadoss |
| Based on |
Kaththi by AR Murugadoss |
| Starring |
Chiranjeevi Shriya Saran Kajal Aggarwal Raai Laxmi |
| Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Cinematography | R. Rathnavelu |
| Edited by | Gowtham Raju |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Lyca Productions |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Khaidi No. 150 (English: Prisoner no. 150) is an upcoming Indian Telugu action drama film directed by V. V. Vinayak. It features Chiranjeevi in a dual role, Shriya Saran and Kajal Agarwal in the lead roles and marks as the former's comeback to acting after 10 years.[1] It is a remake of the Tamil film Kaththi (2014).
Principal photography of the film commenced in June 2016 in Hyderabad[2] and is scheduled for a worldwide release on 13 January 2017 coinciding Sankranthi festival.[3]
Cast
Production
Development
Chiranjeevi's 150 is touted to be 150th full-length feature film in Chiranjeevi's career after a gap of nine years. This tentatively titled action drama is the remake of 2014 Tamil action drama, Kaththi, featuring Vijay and Samantha Ruth Prabhu which dealt with farmer's suicide in India.[4][5] The film is being bankrolled by Ram Charan and A. Subashkaran as V. V. Vinayak dons the director hat for Chiranjeevi for the second time. Writers Paruchuri Brothers were roped in to work on the script.[6] Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in as composer of this film.[7]
Casting
The film features Chiranjeevi in the dual role. Kajal Aggarwal was finalised as the heroine in late July 2016.[8][9][10]Shriya Saran was selected for a very important role.[11][12][13] Tarun Arora was selected as the antagonist for the film.[14]
Filming
Principal photography commenced on 23 June 2016[7][15] as key sequences being shot at Chanchalguda Central Jail in Hyderabad.[16] Later, in August 2016 Chiranjeevi and Kajal together joined the shooting at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad.[17] A special song was on Raai Laxmi and Chiranjeevi in October 2016. In November two songs were shot in the locations of Europe on the lead pair Chiranjeevi and Kajal.[18][19]
References
- ↑ "Chiru 150: Chiranjeevi's comeback film goes on floors"
- ↑ "Megastar begins shoot for his 150th film"
- ↑ "Chiru’s Khaidi No. 150 to hit the screens around Sankranti"
- ↑ Suresh, Kavirayani (5 April 2016). "Chiranjeevi's next is Kathilantodu". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ↑ "Deepika Padukone might team up with Chiranjeevi in Kathilantodu". The News Minute. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ↑ "Chiranjeevi's Kathilantodu dialogues leaked in online". The Hans India. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- 1 2 "Chiranjeevi's 150th film starts rolling". The Indian Express. Hyderabad. IANS. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ↑ "Kajal Aggarwal teams up with Chiranjeevi"
- ↑ "Kajal Aggarwal to be the leading lady of Chiranjeevi's 150th film"
- ↑ "Kajal thrilled to work with Chiranjeevi"
- ↑ "Shriya Saran to do a cameo in Chiranjeevi 150th"
- ↑ "Shriya to act in Khaidi No 150"
- ↑ "Shriya In Chiranjeevi’s “Khaidi No 150”"
- ↑ "Tarun Arora to play the villain in Chiranjeevi’s 150th film"
- ↑ "I am proud of Sunil: Chiranjeevi". Deccan Chronicle. 26 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ↑ Suresh, Kavirayani (1 July 2016). "Now, Chiranjeevi is 'Khaidi no. 150'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ↑ "Chiranjeevi, Kajal shoot for Khaidi No. 150 at Airport"
- ↑ "Chiranjeevi and Kajal Aggarwal in Europe"
- ↑ "Khaidi No150 heads to Europe for the songs"