Odela 2 Explained
Odela 2 is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language supernatural thriller film directed by Ashok Teja and written by Sampath Nandi. The film stars Tamannaah Bhatia, Hebah Patel, Vasishta N. Simha in lead roles, alongside Yuva, Naga Mahesh, Vamsi, Gagan Vihari, Surender Reddy, Bhupal and Pooja Reddy. Produced by D. Madhu under the banners Madhu Creations and Sampath Nandi Teamworks, with cinematography by Soundararajan and music composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath. The sequel to Odela Railway Station (2022) centers on the fictional village of the same name. The film portrays how Odela Mallanna Swamy protects his village from evil forces.[1] [2]
Production
Development
In March 2024, writer Sampath Nandi announced on social media his second collaboration with director Ashok Tej, titled Odela 2. The film is a supernatural thriller and serves as a sequel to Odela Railway Station.[3] Tamannaah Bhatia was selected for the lead role. Hebah Patel and Vasishta N. Simha were retained from the prequel and cast in pivotal roles. The additional cast includes Yuva, Naga Mahesh, Vamshi, Gagan Vihari, Surender Reddy, Bhupal and Pooja Reddy.[4]
Filming
The principal photography began on 1 March 2024 at Varanasi.[5] [6] In June, a major action sequence featuring Bhatia, who underwent rigorous training and rehearsals for the role, was filmed in Hyderabad.[7] In July, the climax was shot at a set of the Odela Mallanna temple created at Ramoji Film City, featuring the main cast and 800 junior artists.[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: The Hindu Bureau . 'Odela 2' first look: Tamannaah Bhatia is a Shiva devotee in Sampath Nandi's supernatural thriller . The Hindu . 8 March 2024 . 25 March 2024 . 25 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240325155052/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/odela-2-first-look-tamannaah-bhatia-is-a-shiva-devotee-in-sampath-nandis-supernatural-thriller/article67928435.ece . live .
- Web site: Sharma . Dishya . Odela 2: Tamannaah Bhatia's First Look As Shiva Shakthi Is Fantastic . News18 . 8 March 2024 . 25 March 2024 . 25 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240325155052/https://www.news18.com/movies/odela-2-tamannaah-bhatias-first-look-as-shiva-shakthi-is-fantastic-8807921.html . live .
- Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . Tamannaah Bhatia starrer Odela 2 first look unveiled; see poster : Bollywood News . Bollywood Hungama . 1 March 2024 . 30 July 2024 . 30 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240730120653/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/tamannaah-bhatia-starrer-odela-2-first-look-unveiled-see-poster/ . live .
- Web site: Desk . TN Entertainment . Watch: How Tamannaah Transformed Into Naga Saadhu In Odela 2 . Times Now . 26 April 2024 . 29 June 2024 . 26 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240426084836/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/watch-how-tamannaah-transformed-into-naga-saadhu-in-odela-2-article-109618821 . live .
- Web site: Tamannaah to star next in Odela 2 . The New Indian Express . 2 March 2024 . 5 March 2024 . 4 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240304073130/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Mar/02/tamannaah-to-star-next-in-odela-2 . live .
- Web site: The Hindu Bureau . Tamannaah Bhatia joins 'Odela 2', shooting begins . The Hindu . 1 March 2024 . 5 March 2024 . 2 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302033516/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tamannaah-bhatia-joins-odela-2-shooting-begins/article67902890.ece . live .
- Web site: Adivi . Sashidhar . 3 July 2024 . Tamannaah Bhatia Shooting Action Sequences For Odela 2 . live . https://archive.today/20240729154843/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/tamannaah-bhatia-shooting-action-sequences-for-odela-2-article-111454934 . 29 July 2024 . 29 July 2024 . Times Now.
- Web site: Adivi . Sashidhar . Tamannaah Bhatia Carries Bonam On Her Head; Shooting For Climax Of Odela 2 With 800 Artists . Times Now . 29 July 2024 . 29 July 2024 . 29 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240729120044/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/tamannaah-bhatia-carries-bonam-on-her-head-shooting-for-climax-of-odela-2-with-800-artists-article-112103765 . live .
