Prabhas who celebrated his 45th birthday on October 23, 2024, has an exciting lineup of projects for his fans. Last seen in Nag Ashwin’s epic sci-fi Kalki 2898 AD, the Baahubali actor has The Raaja Saab, Spirit, Kalki 2, and Salaar 2 in the pipeline. Although, these upcoming projects have been much-awaited, especially by his fans, Salaar: Part 2 has been getting significant attention on social media. As per several media reports, Prabhas has begun filming for Prashanth Neel’s film. 

Yes, you read that right! A report in India Today claims that the Rebel Star started shooting for the much-anticipated sequel Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam, after a break to celebrate his birthday.

Further, the report suggests that the ongoing shooting schedule will continue for 20 days and the makers will reportedly be filming for high-octane action sequences. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding the same by the makers or the actor. 

In Salaar: Part 2, pan-Indian star Prabhas will reprise his role as Deva alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran as Vardharaja Mannaar. The sequel will further explore the characters and their equation in the film. For the unversed, directed by KGF fame Prashanth Neel, Salaar: Part 1 was an instant blockbuster released in 2023. Besides Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumar, Shruti Haasan was seen as the leading lady in a never-seen-before avatar. 

The action thriller explores the relationship between Prabhas’ character and Prithviraj’s character and delves around the theme of the power struggle to rule the kingdom. Salaar: Part 1 is nothing short of epic, with friendship, trust, betrayal, mind games, politics, and more playing a massive role between several clans that reside in the fictional city.

It is pertinent to mention that Pinkvilla had exclusively informed that director Prashanth Neel has already completed 20 percent of the sequel with Prabhas and Prithviraj. Sources close to the development said, “The real drama and politics of the film unfold in the sequel. One will get to see a different and new dynamic of both Prabhas and Prithviraj in the film, which brings intensity to the storytelling. The entire plot of the sequel was written way back in the pandemic and it’s now time to execute all the drama to the spectacle with scale and heroism.”

How excited are you to see Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran lock horns once again and create some action-packed performance onscreen? Do not forget to express your excitement in the comments.

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan has dominated the industry for decades, captivating audiences not only with his stellar performances but also with his distinct baritone voice. Interestingly, actor Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir recently shared a surprising anecdote about the late Sunil Dutt, who initially wasn’t fond of Big B’s now-iconic voice. She revealed that he cast him in a mute role for his film because of this. She also recalled her father-in-law’s thoughts, expressing how they found his booming voice unusual at the time.

During an interview with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel, qctor Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir recounted an interesting story involving the late Sunil Dutt and his early impression of Amitabh Bachchan’s now-famous deep voice. She revealed that Dutt wasn’t particularly fond of his baritone and, as a result, gave him a mute role in the 1971 film Reshma Aur Shera. 

The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actress also shared a story about her father-in-law’s experience with Amitabh Bachchan and recalled him saying, “Ek hero aata tha humare ghar mein aur aake mere pairon mein baithta tha. Humko lagta tha kaisi se awaaz hai iske, gunjti hui (There was a hero who would visit our house and sit at my feet. I always found his voice unusual, as it resonated in a booming manner).”

She further mentioned that Sunil Dutt had expressed his dislike for the actor’s voice, comparing it to that of a radio jockey. “Dutt sahab (Sunil Dutt) told me, ‘We hated his voice’,” she said. Consequently, Amitabh Bachchan was cast in a mute role in Dutt’s film.

She added that ironically, the same baritone voice that is now iconic was not appreciated at the time, and many failed to recognize that it would eventually become more prominent than the actor himself. 

Earlier, Big B sought legal action in the Delhi High Court to safeguard his unique voice from unauthorized use. The actor initiated a lawsuit aimed at protecting his name, voice, and image from being exploited without his consent for promotional purposes. The court subsequently issued an interim injunction, prohibiting any infringement on his publicity rights as a star.

On the professional front, Amitabh Bachchan, who initially rose to prominence as the ‘angry young man’ in the 1970s, has established an enduring legacy through his memorable performances. His latest projects include roles in Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD and Vettaiyan. He is currently hosting the sixteenth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati.