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God of War: Trivikram's Only Pan-India Chance in Danger?

God of War: Trivikram's Only Pan-India Chance in Danger?

Mirchi 9 3 months ago

In Indian cinema, filmmakers have repeatedly explored Lord Shiva, and Lord Ganesha has also appeared in many movies. However, films centered on Subramanya Swamy, the younger son of Lord Shiva, are extremely rare.

So when reports came out that Trivikram is planning his first mythological film on Subramanya Swamy, fans and industry circles got excited

This film on Subramanya Swamy, often referred to as the God of War has been in discussion for nearly two years. At different points, names like Allu Arjun and NTR have been linked to the lead role, creating constant speculation. Even now, there is no clarity on who will finally headline the project.

Amid this uncertainty, another unexpected development has caught everyone's attention. Director Kishore Tirumala, known for films like Nenu Sailaja and Chitralahari, has been quietly working on his own Subramanya Swamy script titled Gowri Tanaya. He reportedly started developing the story nearly four years ago and has completed the script.

If Kishore manages to find the right producer and moves ahead first, it could seriously ruin Trivikram's long-cherished mythological dream.

In short, beyond the debate of whether Allu Arjun or NTR will act in Trivikram's film, Kishore Tirumala's parallel project has added real tension. If Subramanya Swamy's story reaches the screen through another filmmaker first, it could be a major setback for Trivikram's pan-India dream project.

Many of Trivikram's contemporaries, such as SS Rajamouli and Sukumar, successfully transitioned into pan-India filmmakers by choosing subjects with universal appeal and executing them on a grand scale. Despite Trivikram's exceptional writing skills, dialogue mastery, and strong box-office record, he largely remained confined to the Telugu market. For him, the "God of War" mythological project represented a rare opportunity to break that barrier and establish himself as a pan-India director.

Setting aside whether NTR or Allu Arjun acts in Trivikram's film, Kishore Tirumala's shocking sudden entry has shaken Trivikram's only hope with big pan-India potential. If someone else brings this subject to the screen first, Trivikram's dream will be shattered and will become a massive disappointment.

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