:Draft:Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryanga Parvam

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{{Infobox film

| image =

| caption = Theatrical release poster

| director = Prashanth Neel

| producer = Vijay Kiragandur

| writer = Prashanth Neel

| starring = Prabhas
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Shruti Haasan
Jagapathi Babu

| music = Ravi Basrur

| cinematography= Bhuvan Gowda

| editing = Ujwal Kulkarni

| studio = Hombale Films

| distributor =

| released = {{Film date|2025|11|14}}

| runtime =

| country = India

| language = Telugu

| budget =

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Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryanga Parvam is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Prashanth Neel and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films.{{cite web |title='Salaar' Part 2 title revealed in film's climax |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/prabhas-salaar-part-2-title-revealed-in-films-climax-can-you-guess-2479311-2023-12-22 |work=India Today |date=22 December 2023}} A sequel to the 2023 film Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, it stars Prabhas as Deva, a warrior from the Shouryanga clan, and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Varadha, his childhood friend turned rival. The film explores political strife in the fictional kingdom of Khansaar, focusing on Deva's quest for vengeance against the ruling Mannar dynasty.{{cite news |title=Salaar Part 2 confirmed! Prabhas starrer to be titled 'Shouryanga Parvam' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/salaara-part-2-is-titled-shouryanga-parvam/articleshow/106225097.cms |work=The Times of India |date=1 January 2024}}

Plot

The sequel continues after the events of Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, where Deva (Prabhas) and Varadha (Prithviraj Sukumaran) become adversaries following a political betrayal. Set in the dystopian city-state of Khansaar, the story delves into the conflict between the Shouryanga clan, led by Deva, and the Mannar dynasty, which massacred his tribe. Deva seeks retribution against Raja Mannar (Jagapathi Babu) and his heir Varadha, culminating in a civil war for control of Khansaar.

Cast

Prabhas as Devaratha "Deva" Raisaar, leader of the Shouryanga clan
Prithviraj Sukumaran as Varadharaja "Varadha" Mannar, prince of Khansaar
Shruti Haasan as Aadya Krishnakanth, Deva's ally
Jagapathi Babu as Raja Mannar, Varadha's father and ruler of Khansaar
Bobby Simha as Bhaarava, a loyalist to the Mannar dynasty
Ramachandra Raju as Rudra Mannar, Raja Mannar's brother
Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok) sparked speculation about a potential cameo after sharing the film's poster on social media.{{cite web |title=Don Lee sparks speculation over Salaar Part 2 involvement |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/south-korean-american-actor-don-lee-sparks-speculation-over-salaar-part-2-shouryaanga-parvam-involvement/article68854723.ece |work=The Hindu |date=18 May 2024}}

Production

= Development =

The sequel was announced in December 2023 through a post-credits scene in Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. Director Prashanth Neel completed the script by January 2024, with producer Vijay Kiragandur describing the film as "larger in scale and emotional depth" compared to its predecessor.{{cite web |title=Salaar producer Vijay Kiragandur reveals release date of Prabhas-starrer's sequel |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-salaar-producer-vijay-kiragandur-reveals-release-date-of-prabhas-film-sequel-salaar-part-2-game-of-thrones-3073424 |work=DNA India |date=4 January 2024}}

= Filming =

Principal photography began in April 2024, with actor Bobby Simha confirming the schedule.{{cite news |title=Salaar Part 2 Shouryaanga Parvam to start filming this month |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/salaar-part-2-shouryaanga-parvam-to-start-filming-this-month/articleshow/108198724.cms |work=The Times of India |date=1 April 2024}} Prabhas commenced a 20-day shoot in May 2024, focusing on high-energy action sequences.{{cite web |title=Prabhas starts filming Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/prabhas-starts-filming-salaar-part-2-shouryaanga-parvam-3244849 |work=Deccan Herald |date=23 May 2024}} Additional filming in August 2024 at Ramoji Film City included intense scenes between Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran.{{cite web |title=Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer Salaar 2: Shauryanga Parvam to go on floors on August 10 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/prabhas-prithviraj-sukumaran-starrer-salaar-2-shauryanga-parvam-go-floors-august-10-15-day-shoot-set-ramoji-hyderabad-serve-location-report/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=3 July 2024}}

Release

The film is scheduled for a pan-Indian theatrical release on 14 November 2025 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Anticipation

Trade analysts project the film to surpass the ₹700 crore ($84 million) worldwide gross of its predecessor, citing Prabhas' pan-Indian appeal and Prashanth Neel's directorial reputation.{{cite web |title=Salaar 2 Will Release in 2025 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/exclusive-salaar-2-will-release-in-2025-vijay-kiragandur-confirms-sequel-of-prabhas-prashanth-neel-film-1269153 |work=Pinkvilla |date=10 January 2024}}

Legacy

The film is expected to conclude the two-part saga, with potential thematic connections to Neel's KGF universe speculated by fans, though unconfirmed by the filmmakers.{{cite web |title=Salaar 2 Release Date Window, Cast & Story Updates |url=https://screenrant.com/salaar-2-release-date-window-cast-story-updates/ |work=Screen Rant |date=5 July 2024}}