Prerna Arora, Zee Studios & Keerthan unite for Kiran Abbavaram’s grand mytho-fantasy The stage is set for what promises to be one of the most ambitious mytho-fantasy spectacles in Indian cinema. Zee Studios’ Umesh Kr Bansal and producer Prerna Arora have officially joined hands with creator, co-producer and writer Keerthan for an untitled epic mythological fantasy starring Kiran Abbavaram in the lead. While the title remains tightly under wraps, the scale and vision of the project have already generated strong industry buzz. Pre-production is underway in full swing for the Telugu-Hindi bilingual, and the makers have initiated the search for a powerful female lead opposite Kiran Abbavaram, a character said to play a pivotal role in the film’s mythological universe. The film is being mounted on a grand scale, blending mythology, fantasy and cutting-edge visual effects. Creator-writer Keerthan, who has carved a niche for himself in the advertising world with visually compelling storytelling, has begun intensive preparation for the film’s large-scale, VFX-driven mythological sequences. Sources reveal that the team is working meticulously to ensure the film delivers a never-before-seen visual experience for audiences. Grand set construction is expected to commence soon, with extensive shoot schedules being planned across Kerala, Kodaikanal, Karnataka, the Western Ghats and the historic landscapes of Hampi locations that promise to enhance the mystical and epic tone of the narra... #Zee_Studios #Indian_cinema #Prerna_Arora #Kiran_Abbavaram #ambitious_mytho-fantasy #mytho-fantasy_spectacles #Keerthan_unite #Studios’_Umesh #grand_mytho-fantasy #Kiran
First poster of Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ketan Mehta’s Jai Somnath unveiled on Maha Shivratri Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ketan Mehta, two of Indian cinema’s most influential creative forces, have come together to tell an important tale from India’s spiritual history. Bhansali has announced an upcoming seminal tale of Indian civilization titled Jai Somnath, in collaboration with acclaimed director Ketan Mehta. This marks an interesting partnership between two of the most powerful creative voices in Indian cinema. Jai Somnath traces back to 1025–1026 CE, when Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and plundered the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, a defining chapter in Indian history. This year marks 1000 years of the Ghazni attack and the destruction of the temple, and its subsequent resurrection. Somnath symbolizes the indestructible spirit of India and the glory of Indian civilization. Given the deep emotional and cultural significance of this chapter, the film aims to strike a strong chord with audiences as it revisits an important moment from India’s past. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhansali Productions (@bhansaliproductions) What makes Jai Somnath even more significant is the collaboration between Sanjay Leela Bhansali an iconic storyteller celebrated for grand world-building and larger-than-life cinema, and Ketan Mehta, a director known for bold storytelling, historical narratives, and socially relevant cinema with international appeal. The film brings ... #Indian #Sanjay_Leela #Leela_Bhansali #Ketan_Mehta #Jai_Somnath #Ketan #Maha_Shivratri #Shivratri_Sanjay #Bhansali #Indian_cinema
