After the stupendous success of the Baahubali franchise, audiences are eagerly waiting for the updates of actor Prabhas’ much-anticipated movie Saaho, directed by Sujeeth. Made on a whopping budget of Rs 300 Crore, the shooting of the movie is currently progressing at a brisk pace.
Recently, the movie’s shooting stills have surfaced online, and from the looks of it, the film is likely to be a high-octane action entertainer.
According to reports, the team is currently shooting at locations across Abu Dhabi, shooting major action sequences. Sources say that the best of Indian and International talent have joined hands for the mega-budget entertainer.
At 50 days, and with more than 250 crew members, Saaho will be the second longest Indian movie to be produced in Abu Dhabi after the Bollywood flick Tiger Zinda Hai, last year. Notably, in 2018, Saaho is the third International production to be shot in Abu Dhabi.
Talking about the shooting experience, Prabhas said, “We are all excited to be shooting in Abu Dhabi – friends in the industry have told me that it’s an incredible filming destination boasting awe-inspiring landscapes, and it is certainly living up to that reputation.”
Reportedly, the team has spent Rs 90 Crore for the action sequence shot in the Arab city. The pictures of the chase sequence have since gone viral on social media.
“We are no strangers to international productions in Abu Dhabi, however ‘Saaho’ is a milestone for us as it illustrates the incredible reputation our Emirate now has on a global scale,” said H.E. Maryam Eid AlMheiri, CEO of Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi and twofour54.
“I’ve been impressed at the level of support we’ve received from twofour54, the local crews, the fans, and the government, who are all going out of their way to make things as smooth as possible!” said Prabhas.
Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor plays the female lead in the movie. Hollywood stunt legend Kenny Bates, known for his works such as Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Pearl Harbor, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Fast and the Furious, is choreographing the film’s thrilling action scenes.
Simultaneously shot in both Hindi and Telugu, Saaho, will have music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and cinematography by R Madhi.
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