Hyderabad, February 25 – The makers of director Sampath Nandi's explosive action drama, 'Bhogi', featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead role, released the first look poster of actor Sharwanand in the film and announced that the gripping action entertainer will be released worldwide on August 28 this year.
Actor Sharwanand shared his first look poster on his social media accounts and wrote, "#Bhogi (with a heart and fire symbol). See you all in cinemas on August 28, 2026."
The team has already completed a schedule during which some of the dialogue sequences were recorded, involving Sharwanand and others. Sources say they have now started a new schedule in Hyderabad, where a large, specially constructed set has been built for this crucial phase of the shoot.
This schedule will feature two large-scale action sequences, choreographed by renowned stunt master Dilip Subbarayan. Sharwanand is expected to shoot continuously until this extensive schedule is completed.
Set against the turbulent socio-cultural backdrop of the 1960s, 'Bhogi' plunges into a world filled with raw intensity, emotional depth, and high-voltage drama.
Sources say director Sampath Nandi has penned a powerful story rooted in rustic authenticity, complex conflicts, and larger-than-life moments.
Sources add that the story is set against the rugged backdrop of the North Telangana-Maharashtra border during the late 1960s. The film, they add, will immerse viewers in a raw, violent world where power is everything and survival is soaked in blood. The story unfolds in a rural setting recreated with meticulous detail to reflect the texture and tone of that era — bringing to life a brutal time rarely depicted on Indian screens.
The film has generated huge expectations since the makers first announced the project.
The first glimpse video clip released by the makers gave the impression that the film would be high on violence and action. The video featured a clip in which a hand was shown writing the phrase, 'A blood fest'. There were also visuals of a machete being made.
The film features two heroines – Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi. Sources say that while Anupama will play the leading role in the film, Dimple Hayathi will also have a significant role.
Sharwanand is venturing into uncharted territory with this film, as it is his first pan-India film. He is collaborating with director Sampath Nandi, who is known for delivering blockbusters.
The film is being produced by KK Radhamohan under the Sri Sathya Sai Arts banner and presented by Lakshmi Radhamohan. The film, which is being made on a lavish scale, boasts of a top-notch technical team.
From top-tier production design by Kiran Kumar Manne, to powerful visuals by ace cinematographer Soundar Rajan S, and a riveting score by Bheems Ceciroleo, the film is expected to excel on every technical front.
The makers plan to release the film in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.
