Sharwanand and Anupama Parameswaran are teaming up for Bhogi, an action drama directed by Sampath Nandi. The film is being made on a grand scale by producer K.K. Radha Mohan under the Sri Sathya Sai Arts banner, and expectations have been fairly high from the start. The teaser and songs have helped build that buzz, with audiences showing plenty of interest in the film. The makers had originally planned to release Bhogi in theaters on November 12 and had even begun their promotional activities with that date in mind. But when the pre-release event was called off recently, speculation about a possible postponement started doing the rounds.
The makers have now put those rumours to rest by officially confirming that the release has been pushed back. According to their announcement, unexpected technical and production-related issues led to the delay. They also asked fans not to pay attention to the various dates being circulated on social media, making it clear that no new date has been finalised yet. The team says it wants to get the final output right and deliver the kind of action-packed theatrical experience it has planned, rather than rush the film out. A revised release date will be announced soon.
That hasn’t stopped fresh speculation, though. A new rumour doing the rounds in industry circles suggests that Bhogi could arrive in theaters on December 11. If that date turns out to be correct, Sharwanand’s film will have some competition at the box office. Two other releases, Idupu Kayitam and Pocket Rockets, are also being discussed for the same day. Neither is a major pan-Indian big-budget film, but both have some audience interest behind them. Idupu Kayitam, starring Priyadarshi and Naga Durga, has drawn attention, while Pocket Rockets, produced by Mega Daughter Niharika Konidela, also comes with its own expectations. Whether Bhogi joins the December 11 release race remains to be seen.