Overview

• Hombale Films announced on Rishab Shetty’s birthday that shooting is complete and the prequel will premiere worldwide on October 2, 2025.
• The new poster, depicting Shetty in tribal warrior attire wielding an axe and shield against a fiery backdrop, marks the first clear promotional look.
• Regulatory authorities are conducting safety investigations into recent on-set incidents, including a capsized boat, though producers say no one was hurt.
• Filming featured an epic war sequence shot over 45–50 days on a 25-acre set with more than 500 trained fighters and 3,000 extras.
• Rishab Shetty’s fee for the prequel reportedly rose to Rs 100 crore—a 2400% increase over the original—with a profit-sharing deal reflecting the franchise’s commercial weight.