Exclusive: Saraar producer Vijay Kiragandur breaks his silence on why he chose to release the Prabhas starrer alongside Shah Rukh Khan’s Dhanki.Confirms that December 22nd was chosen as release date for astrological reasons : Bollywood News
Hombale Films’ Vijay Kirgandur is busy putting the final touches on his much-awaited film. Salar: Part 1 – Ceasefire.Still, he took the time to talk to just him bollywood hungama Prabhas starrer to be released on Christmas Danki There are many others.
When Hombale Films produces a film, a lot is expected. Are you feeling the pressure of huge expectations from viewers everywhere for “Salar: Part 1 – Ceasefire”?
(Laughs) There’s definitely some pressure. After Corona, KGF – Chapter 2 (2022) was the first film to cross the Rs 1 million mark. Marked 40 billion yen. The bar was set very high. Therefore, (what originates from Hombale) is compared to everything. KGF (lol)! People started comparing dialogues and scenes. Salar and KGF. So whatever we come up with in the next few years; KGF It’s inevitable. Yes, there is pressure, but we are also confident. Salar ‘ is doing very well and should do very well at the box office.
We are now starting to push our content overseas. We have to send the film to many countries. We are currently busy with the final stages of mixing and mastering. When you make a movie in five languages, it’s like releasing five movies all at once (smiles).
but also KGF But people also compare Salar Prashanth Neel’s debut film Ugram (2014) and that Salar This is a remake of the latter…
Prashanth Neel is the creator of both Ugram and KGF. He knows how to deliver a completely different product every time. Therefore, there is no truth ( Ugram rumor).
Salar: Part 1 – Ceasefire”s trailer is innovative in that Prabhas appears in the second half of the trailer, 2 minutes and 18 seconds. I believe many versions of the trailer were created before this one was chosen. What is the thought process behind showing the protagonist in the second half of the promo?
Trailers are usually cut so that no story needs to be revealed. Therefore, we tend to focus on key personnel. So it shows more heroes, action sequences, etc. Salar, Prashanth wanted people to understand stories and how narratives are constructed. He also made claims about other characters.If you also take a look KGF – Chapter 2In the trailer of , people didn’t realize that Yash would only appear in the second half because Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Dutt were there. That’s Prashanth’s way. He focuses on other characters first before revealing the hero. People who don’t know much about the other actors may groan and say, “I want to see them.” Prabhas. Obviously, in the movie, the main character (does not have a late entrance). But in the trailer, he was trying to convey what he was bringing to the screen. Still, I agree that this is a bold decision.
Khansar city shown in Salar: Part 1 – Ceasefirelooks charming and imaginative…
Prashanth Neel has given hints in the trailer that the story begins 1000 years ago with the forest being established as an empire and different groups vying for the throne. Just as he created the world, KGFhe likewise created the world of. hansar Salar parts 1 and 2. The region is a type of autonomous region, with no government control. Therefore, many illegal activities flourish in this city. It’s very voluminous. If you look at the characters, even though they live in modern times, they dress like they did in ancient times, following the example of their ancestors.
Prabhas became the first pan-Indian star, long before Yash and Allu Arjun. Lately, his movies haven’t been doing well. Is that a concern?
A failure of one or two stars is not helpful. We make films based on success stories.we hope Salar It will be a blockbuster. His movie may not have done well, but look at the opening day numbers. No one in India has had such an opportunity as Prabhas’ films.
Advance reservations for Salar: Part 1 – Ceasefire opened to great success in North America. When will reservations open in India?
In India, you cannot initiate a booking without a censorship certificate. We have already applied for the certificate. There are processes and queues that cannot be skipped. It has been announced that reservations will begin by December 15th.
Salar: Part 1 – Ceasefire ‘ was scheduled to be released on September 28th, but it was announced in the first week of September that the release had been postponed. What was the reason behind it?
On a feature film, many departments work together, including music, VFX, dubbing, and sound. As we began to put these aspects together, we realized that we were lagging in several departments. We had given the VFX team a deadline of mid-August for him. By mid-August, he had only gotten 50% of the VFX shots. That’s when we realized there was no way to bring it about. Salar Prashanth said he had not even seen the first version of the film. Even if you get the first cut, things can change and take time. So, after discussing it with everyone involved, we decided (to postpone the film).
Next, I looked at dates from September 2023 to May 2024. He had a long weekend and the day he felt was favorable was December 22nd. Bollywood movies and movies in other languages will be released simultaneously during a 10-day holiday period from December 22nd to January 1st. At this time of year, a large number of people gather at movie theaters. This way, we fixed December 22nd as the release date. Salar.
Have you thought about releasing Salar: Part 1 – Ceasefire January 12, 2024, during Pongal?
Pongal is always crowded with Telugu and Tamil speakers. Therefore, we decided to avoid this period.
Danki and aquaman and the lost kingdom will be released on December 21st, Salar: Part 1 – Ceasefire The decision to release it on December 22nd is said to be due to astrological reasons. TRUE?
yes. We announced the date based on that belief. Yes, we believe in certain aspects. We always plan our dates this way for his 10-12 years. I plan to continue doing so in the future.So we announced December 22nd, and then we never announced it a day earlier. Danki and aquaman will appear on December 21st.
What did you decide about show sharing? By sharing the screen and the show, we’ve seen how things get ugly when two movies collide…
We don’t want things to get ugly. We are already in talks with exhibitors and retailers. When releasing solo, occupancy is usually around 60-70%. Some screens look like this: aquaman But in the meantime Salar and Danki, we’re hoping to get 50-50 screens in the best case scenario. In such a scenario, achieving 90-100% occupancy would be a good outcome for both films. Even if you add more screens, the occupancy rate will drop to 60% or 70% anyway. Our plan is to get more occupancy, even if we have fewer screens. Salar It was a solo release. These discussions continue overseas as well. Programming is the key right now, so I’m concentrating on that without getting into ugly fights (lol)!
Previously, two big movies were released without any problem. Recently, in Hollywood, barbie and oppenheimer Peacefully released…
Yes, and they promoted each other’s films. That’s what we should do. In the future, when there is a conflict at festivals or holidays, we must respect each other’s films. We should support each other, not hold each other down. In doing so, we move the industry forward.
Here’s why Hombale Films is in the news. Salar: Part 1 – Ceasefire but also Legend of Kantara: Chapter 1. This teaser received a unanimous response…
we are very much looking forward to Kantara. The first part gave us a lot of exposure in the sense that we proved to the world that a local story from coastal Karnataka can become a global phenomenon, while it is the story and storytelling that matters. He gave it to me. As I often say, it’s a divine masterpiece! Before starting the second time, I received a blessing from the Daiva.We’re going to make a decent, clean, respectable movie. Kantara 2. First Look went viral across the globe and region. This is a project we are looking forward to and we hope it will be successful.
When can we expect it? Legend of Kantara: Chapter 1 release?
We plan to release it in the last quarter of 2024 or the first quarter of 2025.
Which movie will be released first – KGF – Chapter 3 or Salar: Part 2?
salar 2 It’s definitely in the pipeline.As for the question, KGF – Chapter 3, Yash has also started work for a few other films, so we have to collaborate with him. Whenever both Yash and Prashanth Neel are available. KGF – Chapter 3 happen.
Last year, you expressed your desire to produce an original Hindi film…
We are open to making Hindi films, but we always focus on the story and the director who can bring that story to life. Once these boxes are checked, it’s time to adjust your talent. We tried several stories but were not satisfied. Therefore, we are looking for a promising plot. I want to make my debut in Bollywood with satisfaction and confidence. We don’t just make Hindi films.
Hombale Films will also be celebrating its 10th anniversary next month. If you are planning to hold a party to celebrate his 10th anniversary of your esteemed production company, then hopefully also celebrate the next success. Salar: Part 1 – Ceasefire?
I think it will be 10 years this month. We wanted to have a social gathering.for Salar, is fully booked. We are traveling and we don’t even know where we will be the next day. I don’t have anything planned, but I’m planning on doing something towards the end of the month or January. We have an idea.
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