Overview

• Hombale Films released the official trailer on September 22, presenting the prequel to the 2022 hit with Rishab Shetty returning as writer, director, and lead.
• Regional versions were launched by Prabhas (Telugu), Hrithik Roshan (Hindi), Sivakarthikeyan (Tamil), and Prithviraj Sukumaran (Malayalam) to drive a pan-India push.
• The footage teases an origin story rooted in Bhuta Kola/Panjurli traditions, with Shetty portrayed as a fierce Naga Sadhu and key roles for Gulshan Devaiah and Rukmini Vasanth.
• Makers highlight a large-scale war sequence involving over 500 fighters and 3,000 participants, filmed across a 25-acre set over 45–50 days.
• The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on October 2 in multiple languages, with trade reports indicating a high-value OTT deal reportedly with Amazon Prime.