Radhe Shyam preview: All you need to know about Prabhas, Pooja Hegde's epic romance saga

The film directed by Radha Krishna Kumar and produced by UV Creations, T Series is releasing in five languages on March 11

Radhe Shyam

Baahubali star Prabhas will finally be seen in a feature film nearly after three years. The actor, who last acted in Saaho, stars in romance this time, Radhe Shyam, where he's paired opposite Pooja Hegde. Radhe Shyam is written and directed by Radha Krishna Kumar, also the filmmaker behind Gopichand's Jil. The epic romance, set in 1970s Europe, is made at a staggering budget of over Rs 300 crore.

Vamsi, Pramod and Bhushan Kumar have bankrolled the film under T Series. The film will be hitting theatres across the globe on March 11 in five languages - namely Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. Justin Prabhakaran has composed the songs while S Thaman has come up with the background score.

What's the story of Radhe Shyam about?

The plot revolves around a globally renowned palmist Vikramaditya, who's based out of Rome and whose mother (played by Bhagyashree) is a Bharatanatyam dancer. The man doesn't believe in love or relationships and rather enjoys harmless flirting - which he calls 'flirtationship'. What if he falls in love? His love interest is Prerana, a doctor, whom he gradually falls for. Prerana doesn't give him much importance initially but the two are head over heels in love in a matter of time. What if destiny has something else in store? Vikramaditya and Prerana need to battle many odds to hold onto their relationship.

Why do you need to watch Radhe Shyam?

The lead cast, their chemistry: Prabhas and Pooja Hegde look like a couple made for each other on the screen and a lot of effort has been made to give their characters a distinct identity. While the Baahubali actor is grandeur personified, it's hard to be not smitten by her angelic charm. They share terrific on-chemistry, quite crucial for any love story and especially for a classic romance like Radhe Shyam, amidst a European backdrop of the 1970s

The technical crew: For a period romance being made on a grand canvas, equivalent to an international film, it's inevitable for a team to have a strong lineup. Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa is a name that needs no introduction and has been associated with films like Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya, Nanban, Sillu Karapatti and Kick 2 in the past. R Raveendar, the production designer, is one of the best in the business when it comes to art direction and his filmography comprising Magadheera, Eega, Aithe, Anukokunda Oka Roju, speaks for itself. Ace editor Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao is also involved with the project. With the backbone of a film being so strong, one can be assured that Radhe Shyam is in safe hands.

The music: Many were taken by surprise when Justin Prabhakaran was roped in for Radhe Shyam over the bigger names in the music industry. Ee Raathale, Nagumomu Thaarale, Sanchari are such feel-good melodies that have set the tone for the film and created enough buzz prior to its release. The picturesque surreal locations are the icing on the cake. A few months prior to the release, S Thaman volunteered to compose the background score for the project and the makers claim he has elevated the impact of the film to a different level altogether.

The ensemble cast: Apart from the leads, the film brings together diverse performers from various industries, including Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Kunal Roy Kapur, Sathyan, Priyadarshi, Murli Sharma, Sasha Chettri, Krishnam Raju, Jagapathi Babu and Riddhi Kumar. Need we say more?

What to expect from Radhe Shyam?

A classic feel-good romance with several interesting twists and turns, fine performances from the lead pair, great attention to detail with respect to the setting and strong contributions from the technical team.

Who is the director of Radhe Shyam?

The film is helmed by Radha Krishna Kumar, whose debut film was Gopichand's Jil. The initial idea behind the story of Radhe Shyam germinated in the presence of Chandrasekhar Yeleti, under whom Radha Krishna Kumar worked as an associate. The story after undergoing several changes over an 18-year span was conceived as a period romance. Just when Prabhas was looking to do a romantic film after Saaho, he happened to hear Radha's script and took a liking to it immensely. As they say, the rest is history.

In which OTT platform will Radhe Shyam land after theatrical release?

It is reported that Amazon Prime Video has shelled out a fancy price and acquired the streaming rights of Radhe Shyam across all five languages. The film may arrive on the streaming giant within 4-8 weeks of theatrical release.

In how many screens will Radhe Shyam release?

The Prabhas, Pooja Hegde starrer, with a screen count of over 10000, is touted to be the biggest ever Indian film release across the globe.

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