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Bengal Tiger
Directed bySampath Nandi
Written bySampath Nandi
Screenplay bySampath Nandi
Story bySampath Nandi
Produced byK.K. Radha Mohan
StarringRavi Teja
Tamannaah
Rashi Khanna
Boman Irani
CinematographySoundarrajan
Edited byGautham Raju
Music byBheems Ceciroleo
Production
company
Sri Satya Sai Arts
Release date
Scheduled for
  • 18 September 2015 (2015-09-18)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Bengal Tiger is an upcoming Telugu film written and directed by Sampath Nandi and produced by K.K. Radha Mohan under the banner Sri Satya Sai Arts. It features Ravi Teja, Tamannaah and Rashi Khanna in the lead roles while Boman Irani, Rao Ramesh and Sayaji Shinde appear in crucial supporting roles. Production began on 30 January 2015 at Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad and principal photography began on 4 March 2015. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 18 September 2015 coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi.

Cast

Production

Development

Sampath Nandi was supposed to direct Pawan Kalyan in the sequel of Gabbar Singh (2012). The film was delayed for years and later Sampath chose to direct Ravi Teja after walking out of that project.[1] Ravi Teja confirmed the news and said that he would start working on this film after completing Kick 2 (2015).[2] The film's title was reported as Bengal Tiger in mid November 2014.[3] The same was confirmed later on 15 November 2014 and K.K. Radha Mohan announced that he would produce this film on Sri Satya Sai Arts banner.[4] At the same time, Sampath Nandi confirmed that the script work is in its final stages.[5]

It was speculated that the film's script was the same which were prepared by Sampath for the sequel of Gabbar Singh and also the title Bengal Tiger was considered for that sequel. In the past, Ravi Teja acted in Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003) and Idiot (2002) which were rejected by Pawan Kalyan.[6] It was later known that Sampath Nandi wrote the film's script long back keeping Ravi Teja's image in mind but wanted to approach him after gaining recognition which happened after the release of Racha (2012).[7] Soundararajan was selected as the cinematographer who revealed that the film is a mass action film.[8] The film was officially launched on 30 January 2015 at Ramanaidu Studios.[9]

Casting

Tamannaah (left) and Rashi Khanna (right) were signed in as the female leads marking their first collaboration with Ravi Teja.

While announcing his collaboration with Ravi Teja, Sampath Nandi said that this film would feature two female leads while the rest of the cast crew were being finalized.[2] Tamannaah, who worked with Sampath Nandi in Racha, was signed as one of the female leads.[10] Ravi Teja was reportedly keen on working with her.[7] Rashi Khanna was approached to play the second female lead in mid December 2014.[11] She later confirmed her inclusion adding that she would play a parallel female lead along with Tamannaah in the film.[12]

Boman Irani was cast for a crucial supporting role.[13] Rao Ramesh, Posani Krishna Murali and Sayaji Shinde were cast for key supporting roles.[14] Nassar was signed in on for a key supporting role as well.[7] Ramaprabha, Tanikella Bharani, Nagineedu and Prabhu joined the film's cast in its first schedule.[15] Harshvardhan Rane made a cameo appearance in the film as Khanna's lover. He added that it was his "most stylish" role he ever played in a Telugu film and there would be a "very interesting" love triangle between him, Ravi Teja and Khanna.[16]

Khanna and Rao Ramesh were reported to be seen in the characters of common people in a society while Brahmanandam was reported to be seen in an important role.[17] Aksha Pardasany was signed in on to make a cameo appearance in the film.[18] She told IANS that all her scenes in the film would be with Ravi Teja and refused to reveal further, saying that she was not at the liberty to talk about her cameo.[19]

It was known that, Tamannaah will be seen in a most glamourous role compared to her previous films.[20]

Filming

The principal photography began on 4 March 2015 at Ramoji Film City where scenes focusing Irani, Khanna, Shinde and others were shot until 14 March 2015.[21] On its completion, the next schedule began from 10 April 2015 and Ravi Teja joined the film's sets along with Tamannaah and other supporting cast. The schedule was announced to be shot in Ramoji Film City, Chilkur and other areas around Hyderabad until 6 May 2015.[22] Harshvardhan Rane joined the film's sets on 13 April 2015.[16] Filming continued in Shamshabad from 22 April 2015,[23] after which scenes on Ravi Teja, Tamannaah and Khanna were shot in a railway station backdrop at Ramoji Film City.[24] The third schedule began on 13 May 2015 at Ramoji Film City where Brahmanandam and Ravi Teja joined the film's sets.[25] Along with few scenes featuring both of them, a couple of songs were planned to be shot in the schedule.[26] Filming of a song featuring Ravi Teja, Tamannaah and Khanna commenced on 23 May 2015.[27]

Soundtrack

It was announced that the music is being composed by Bheems Ceciroleo of Galipatam fame, the film which was earlier produced by Sampath Nandi.[28]

Release

The film was announced to release in October 2015.[29] Later the makers announced the film's worldwide release date as 18 September 2015 coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi.[30]

References

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  2. ^ a b Kumar, Hemanth (1 November 2014). "Sampath Nandi to direct Ravi Teja". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "Ravi Teja's next film is titled Bengal Tiger?". The Times of India. 13 November 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Ravi Teja's Bengal Tiger to kick off in February". The Times of India. 15 November 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Confirmed : Ravi Teja-Sampath Nandi's 'Bengal Tiger' from Feb". IndiaGlitz. 15 November 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  6. ^ "Another Pawan Kalyan's story goes to Ravi Teja". IndiaGlitz. 15 November 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  7. ^ a b c Kamal, S. S. (3 March 2015). "Will the Bengal Tiger roar?". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Mass Maharaja - Tamannaah project to start rolling soon..." Behindwoods. 17 December 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  9. ^ "Ravi Teja's Bengal Tiger launched". The Times of India. 30 January 2015. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ Kumar, Hemanth (5 November 2014). "Tamannaah is excited to work with Ravi Teja for the first time". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (11 December 2014). "Rashi Khanna to romance Ravi Teja". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ Kumar, Hemanth (25 December 2014). "I'm playing lead opposite Ravi Teja: Raashi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ "Boman Irani teams up with Ravi Teja". The Times of India. 31 December 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ Anjuri, Pravallika (2 March 2015). "Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja Increases His Speed". Oneindia Entertainment. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  15. ^ "Ravi Teja's 'Bengal Tiger' for Vinayaka Chavithi". IndiaGlitz. 14 March 2015. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
  16. ^ a b "Harshvardhan Rane's special appearance in 'Bengal Tiger'". IANS. 14 April 2015. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  17. ^ "Tamannaah's next is on its way..." Behindwoods. 17 April 2015. Archived from the original on 17 April 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  18. ^ "Aksha to play a cameo in Bengal Tiger". IndiaGlitz. 14 May 2015. Archived from the original on 14 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  19. ^ "Aksha Pardasany excited to act with Ravi Teja". IANS. 17 May 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  20. ^ "Tamannaah oozes glamour for Bengal Tiger"123Telugu.com
  21. ^ "'Bengal Tiger' regular shooting started". IndiaGlitz. 4 March 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  22. ^ "Ravi Teja, Tamannaah Romance for Bengal Tiger in Hyderabad". The Hans India. 11 April 2015. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  23. ^ "Ravi Teja's next heads to Shamshabad". 123telugu.com. 22 April 2015. Archived from the original on 22 April 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2015. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 23 April 2015 suggested (help)
  24. ^ "Ravi Teja's next heads to RFC". 123telugu.com. 24 April 2015. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  25. ^ "Ravi Teja commences his 'Bengal Tiger' shoot". Sify. 13 May 2015. Archived from the original on 14 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  26. ^ "Ravi Teja resumes shoot for Bengal Tiger". IndiaGlitz. 14 May 2015. Archived from the original on 14 May 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  27. ^ "Sampath Nandi guarantees it". IndiaGlitz. 23 May 2015. Archived from the original on 24 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
  28. ^ "Music director confirmed for Ravi Teja’s next" 123Telugu.com
  29. ^ Veena (31 January 2015). "Ravi Teja's 'Bengal Tiger' To Roll From March!". Oneindia Entertainment. Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  30. ^ "Ravi Teja's 'Bengal Tiger' to release on Sept. 18". The Hans India. 15 March 2015. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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