Published 15:40 IST, December 6th 2020

Alia Bhatt leaves for Hyderabad to shoot SS Rajamouli's 'RRR'

After the hugely successful 'Baahubali' series, director SS Rajamouli is making a film with top Telugu stars Ram Charan and Junior NTR — Titled 'RRR'

Reported by: Chetna Kapoor
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Alia Bhatt on Sunday left for Hyderabad to shoot director SS Rajamouli's "Rise Roar Revolt" (RRR).  actor was spotted at Kalina airport in black outfit paired with a neon green jacket.

Alia also shared a story on her Instagram handle and wrote, "And finally, enroute Team RRR" [sic]. Director SS Rajamouli and cast of "Rise Roar Revolt" ("RRR") in October resumed production on period action film in Hyderabad with necessary safety precautions amid coronavirus pandemic, nearly seven months after filming was halted.

Scripted and directed by Rajamouli, "RRR" stars N T Rama Rao Jr and Ram Charan in lead roles. Produced by DVV Entertainments, Telugu langu film is a fictional tale based on lives of two freedom fighters in early 20th century -- Alluri Sitarama Raju and Kumram Bheem.

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About RRR

After hugely successful 'Baahubali' series, ace director SS Rajamouli is making a film with top Telugu stars Ram Charan and Junior NTR. Titled 'RRR,' film would also feature Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, and British actress Daisy Edgar Jones in important roles.

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flick is a "fictional tale" based on lives of two freedom fighters in early 20th century-- Alluri Sitarama Raju and Kumram Bheem. "It's a completely fictional tale about two real heroes. That is what story is about," Rajamouli told reporters.

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Throwing more light, he said, re are similarities in lives of Sitarama Raju and Kumram Bheem. Born in 1897 in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Sitarama Raju led a historic rebellion against British rule. After a relentless chase, he was caught and martyred in 1924. Kumram Bheem was born in 1901 in Adilabad region in Telangana and fought against n Nizam rule.

" two great warriors, who took part in freedom struggle, who never met, had connection, what if y met in times unkwn to us, if y were an inspiration to each or, how y fought against British or Nizam rule, if that is formed on basis of ir friendship.

Alia Bhatt would be paired opposite Ram Charan and Daisy Edgar Jones would be playing opposite Junior NTR, grandson of legendary N T Rama Rao.

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film would be released worldwide in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.

(with PTI inputs)

15:40 IST, December 6th 2020