''Bhola Shankar'' is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language masala

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directed by

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. An official remake of the 2015

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'', it stars

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as the titular character with

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and

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. ''Bhola Shankar'' is scheduled for a theatrical release on 14 April 2023.

Cast

Production

Initially,

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was approached for Chiranjeevi's sister role in the film but she rejected due to creative differences.

was cast in her place. Music director Mani Sharma's son Mahati Swara Sagar was signed onto this film as the composer.

is cast opposite Chiranjeevi in their second collaboration after ''

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'' (2019). An official launch was held on 11 November 2021. The shoot began on 15 November 2021. In December 2021, the film completed its first schedule. In January 2022, a new schedule started with Chiranjeevi joining the sets.

Music

Music composed by Mahati Swara Sagar. Lyrics are written by

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, Sreemani and Kasarala Shyam.

Release

''Bhola Shankar'' is scheduled for theatrical release on 14 April 2023.

References

External links

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