Vikrant Rona

Vikrant Rona is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language fantasy action-adventure film directed by Anup Bhandari.[4][5] It stars Sudeep in the titular role alongside Nirup Bhandari, debutante Neetha Ashok, and Jacqueline Fernandez.[6]

Vikrant Rona
Directed byAnup Bhandari
Written byAnup Bhandari
Produced by
  • Shalini Jack Manju[1]
  • Alankar Pandian[2]
Starring
CinematographyWilliam David[3]
Edited byAshik Kusugolli
Music byB Ajaneesh Loknath
Production
companies
Distributed byMysore Talkies
T-Series Films
Release date
  • 28 July 2022 (2022-07-28)
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Cast

Production

Primary photoshoot began on 1 March 2020, and filming started on 2 March at Hyderabad under the title Phantom.[13] Actor Sudeep began filming Kotigobba 3 and Phantom simultaneously. The producers originally planned to cast Sudeep's nephew Sanchith Sanjeev, but went with Nirup Bhandari instead.[14] When the team preparing for second schedule COVID-19 pandemic hits badly and the works stopped. On 13 June, the crew announced they would resume shooting in July.[15]

Then on 16 July 2020, they resumed their work amid pandemic at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad, by constructing huge dense forest set.[16] Most of the filming done in Annapurna Studios and Ramoji Film City Hyderabad. Other shoots were done in Malshej Ghat, Mahabaleshwar[17] and Kerala.[18] Jacqueline Fernandez plays prominent role along with a song appearance.[19]

Music

Music director B. Ajaneesh Loknath composes songs and background music for the movie and its his first collaboration with actor Sudeep.[20]

Release

Theatrical

The film is scheduled to be released worldwide on 28 July 2022 in six languages including Kannada, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi with 3D version.[21] Earlier the film was scheduled to release on 19 August 2021.[22] However, it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic to 24 February 2022, and later to 28 July 2022.[23][21]

Home media

The satellite and digital rights of the Kannada version have been purchased by Zee Kannada and ZEE5, respectively. It was officially announced by Zee Kannada head Raghavendra Hunsur in his channel's show, Zee Kutumba Awards in 2021.[24]

References
  1. "Phantom, the first Kannada film set to resume shooting amid pandemic'". Cinema Express. 13 June 2020.
  2. N, Nischith (11 November 2020). "Alankar Pandian to co-produce Phantom". The Hans India. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  3. "Sudeep's Phantom brings on board cinematographer William David". The New Indian Express. 14 July 2020.
  4. R, Shilpa Sebastian (26 September 2020). "Anup Bhandari's 'Phantom' shoot with Kichcha Sudeep takes off". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  5. "Sudeep's personal interest in the making of Phantom gets Alankar Pandian to collaborate as co-producer - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  6. "Kichcha Sudeep reveals Neetha Ashok's look in 'Phantom'". The News Minute. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  7. "Phantom first look: Sudeep is Vikranth Rona". The Indian Express. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  8. "First look poster of Sudeep's upcoming Kannada film Phantom unveiled'". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  9. "Kichcha Sudeep reveals Neetha Ashok's look in 'Phantom'". The News Minute. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  10. "Nirup Bhandari to play Sanjeev Gambhira in Sudeep-starrer Phantom". Cinema Express. 13 August 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  11. Sharadha, A (8 July 2021). "Jacqueline Fernandez to be in Bengaluru for Sudeep's Vikrant Rona". Cinemaexpress.com.
  12. "Jacqueline Fernandez joins Kichcha Sudeep in Vikrant Rona: 'An experience I will cherish for a long time". Indian Express.
  13. "Sudeep-starrer Phantom takes off - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  14. "Nirup Bhandari to star with Kichcha Sudeep in 'Phantom'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  15. "Phantom, the first Kannada film to resume shooting amid pandemic". The New Indian Express.
  16. "Phantom shoot begins in Hyderabad, Kichcha Sudeep shares photos from set". India Today. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  17. "Jani Master choreographs Sudeep's song in 'Phantom'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  18. "Kerala to be Sudeep's next stop for Phantom, from December first week". The New Indian Express.
  19. "Jacqueline Fernandes doing a major song shoot in 'Vikrant Rona' with a Prominent Role". Times Of India.
  20. "Ajaneesh Loknath to compose music for actor Sudeep's 'Phantom'". The New Indian Express. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  21. "Vikrant Rona teaser: Kichcha Sudeepa film promises to be an immersive cinematic experience, gets new release date. Watch". The Indian Express. 2 April 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  22. "Kichcha Sudeep's Vikrant Rona to release on August 19. New posterout". India Today. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  23. "Vikrant Rona to hit screens on February 24". Times of India. 7 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. "Vikrant Rona Digital Rights OTT Release Date Movie Link Detail". Tollywood Online. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
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