Salaar 2 BIG Update: Prabhas To Start Shoot In August, Set Constructed At Ramoji Film City

After the massive success of Prabhas’ Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire, fans have been eagerly waiting for the film’s sequel. It has now been revealed that the actor, who is currently enjoying the success of Kalki 2898 AD, will finally begin shooting for Prashanth Neel’s directorial in August this year.

If a report by Pinkvilla is to be believed, Prabhas will kickstart the Salaar 2 shoot on August 10 this year at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. “Through the making of Salaar, Prashanth Neel has already shot for 20 per cent of the sequel with Prabhas and Prithviraj. There is a standing set at Ramoji Film City and the journey on Salaar 2 begins with a schedule on this set,” a source cited by the entertainment portal claimed.

Reportedly, the film will be shot over an 8-month period and will then hit theatres in 2025. “Prashanth Neel is committed to shooting for two feature films – Salaar 2 and Dragon with NTR Jr – in 2024 and 2025. He has met both the producers and promised to shoot for the two feature films in the pre-decided timelines. He has chalked out a schedule for both the films, and he is confident to have a smooth journey with two of the top stars,” the insider added.

The insider further shared details about Salaar 2 script and added, “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 in 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.”

Directed by Prashanth Neel, Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire hit theatres in December 2023 and impressed everyone. Besides Prabhas, it also starred Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu in key roles.

The film earned over Rs 500 crore at the global box office. Later, the makers confirmed the sequel of the film when it was also revealed that Salaar 2 will be the story of the impact of the political scenario in Khansaar due to two of the best friends – Prabhas and Prithviraj, who will be turning biggest enemies.