Sandeep Vanga Taps Puri Jagan for Blockbuster Dialogues!

Puri Jagannadh, the maverick director once celebrated for his iconic dialogues, seems poised to return in a surprising new role: as dialogue writer for Prabhas’ upcoming cop drama Spirit, directed by none other than Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Known for crafting gritty one-liners that stick with audiences, Puri’s recent ventures, like Liger and Double iSmart, may not have lived up to expectations, but his legacy remains untarnished thanks to blockbusters like Pokiri and Temper. Vanga, recognizing this gift, reportedly approached Puri with an offer to harness his dialogue-writing prowess for Spirit, adding an intriguing layer to the project.

Vanga, who is known for intense films like Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh, is venturing into a new genre with Spirit, and he seems eager to add Puri’s sharp, witty dialogues to elevate the storyline. The rumor mill suggests that the two directors recently met to discuss this unique collaboration, with Puri seemingly agreeing to take on the role. This unexpected creative alliance has stirred buzz among fans who are curious to see how Vanga’s dark and intense storytelling style will blend with Puri’s knack for bold, impactful dialogues.

This isn’t the first time Puri and Prabhas have worked together. Their previous collaborations, Ek Niranjan and Bujjigadu, may not have set the box office on fire, but they’re remembered for their memorable lines and edgy characters. Now, with Vanga at the helm, fans are hoping that the dialogues will add fresh energy to Prabhas’ character in Spirit, delivering the punch audiences crave. This could be a comeback of sorts for Puri, a chance to remind audiences of his dialogue-crafting mastery.

If all goes as rumored, Spirit could be a unique fusion of Vanga’s directorial intensity and Puri’s dialogue wizardry. And who knows? Perhaps Puri will bring his signature style back into the spotlight, rekindling memories of his iconic lines while giving us new ones to quote. As one might say, if you’ve got the dialogue chops, why not let them do the talking?

Vineet Kumar Singh-starrer ‘Match Fixing’ to now release on Jan 17

The upcoming movie ‘Match Fixing’, which stars Vineet Kumar Singh, is set to release in theatres on January 17, 2025.

The film was originally scheduled for November 15. However, it’s release has been delayed due to legal cases. One of them was a petition filed in the NIA court by an individual involved in the Malegaon Blast case who raised concerns that the film might influence perceptions of his ongoing trial.

In response, the makers of the film clarified that the film is not related to the Malegaon case at all. The producer clarified that the film draws inspiration from the book ‘The Game Behind Saffron Terror’ authored by retired Colonel Kanwar Khatana, published in the year 2020.

The book explores a narrative of alleged political conspiracies and cross-border intrigue involving intelligence agencies of India and Pakistan.

Producer of the film, Pallavi Gurjar said in a statement, “This film isn’t about the Malegaon case. It’s a broader look at a series of attacks in the early 2000s and the potential political dynamics shaping public perception. We respect the judicial process and have taken care to ensure that this film does not interfere with the Malegaon case currently before the court”.

Director Kedaar Gaekwad shared, “Ideating and executing this project has been very challenging for our team. We have approached the subject with both responsibility and sensitivity without taking unnecessary creative liberties”.

As per Kedaar, the film aims to offer a fresh perspective on the narrative around terrorism in India, tracing a series of events that culminated in the tragic and dastardly 26/11 terror attacks, which is one of the bloodiest terror attacks in modern history.

The film also stars Anuja Sathe and Manoj Joshi.

It is produced by Pallavi Gurjar under Artarena Creations Private Limited.