{"id":36304,"date":"2026-08-10T10:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T05:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=36304"},"modified":"2026-08-10T10:42:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T05:42:36","slug":"kiran-abbavarams-mythological-fantasy-reveals-title-as-indraputra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=36304","title":{"rendered":"Kiran Abbavaram&#8217;s Mythological Fantasy Reveals Title as &#8216;Indraputra&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/kiran-abbavaram\/\" id=\"auto-tag_kiran-abbavaram\" data-tag=\"kiran-abbavaram\">Kiran Abbavaram<\/a>\u2018s mythological action-fantasy for <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/zee-studios\/\" id=\"auto-tag_zee-studios\" data-tag=\"zee-studios\">Zee Studios<\/a> has revealed its title as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/t\/indraputra\/\" id=\"auto-tag_indraputra\" data-tag=\"indraputra\">Indraputra<\/a>,\u201d with the pan-Indian project, directed by Srikanth Puppala, set to begin principal photography in October.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAbbavaram takes on a mythology-rooted part built around the conflict between dharma, the principle of righteous duty and moral order in Hindu philosophy, and adharma, its violation. The film is designed as a pan-India release intended to reach audiences across languages, and is positioned as the opening chapter of a broader mythological universe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201c\u2018Indraputra\u2019 is very different and unconventional from anything I have done before,\u201d Abbavaram said. \u201cThe moment I heard the story, I realized it was a film that would stimulate me further as an actor and it very well aligns with my cinematic vision. The role requires both emotional depth and physical changes, and I am excited to bring this character to life. I am thankful to Zee Studios and Srikanth garu for believing in me. I can\u2019t wait to start this amazing journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAbbavaram made his acting debut in 2019 with the romantic comedy \u201cRaja Vaaru Rani Gaaru.\u201d 2021\u2019s \u201cSR Kalyanamandapam,\u201d which he also wrote, built his wider profile. He went on to star in \u201cSebastian P.C. 524\u201d and \u201cSammathame\u201d in 2022, followed by three releases in 2023 including \u201cVinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha,\u201d with \u201cK-Ramp\u201d and \u201cChennai Love Story\u201d being his most recent releases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cIndraputra\u201d is produced by Zee Studios and Prerna Arora, and co-produced by Keerthan. The film is now in pre-production ahead of an October start, with the supporting cast, technical crew and release date to be revealed imminently.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cIndraputra\u201d marks Puppala\u2019s feature directorial debut. He previously worked in the direction teams of \u201cKudi Yedamaithe,\u201d \u201cKatamarayudu\u201d and \u201cGopala Gopala,\u201d and most recently served as first assistant director to Rishab Shetty on \u201cKantara: A Legend \u2013 Chapter 1.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201c\u2018Indraputra\u2019 is a dream that has been close to my heart for a very long time,\u201d Puppala said. \u201cOur mythology is filled with timeless stories, and with this film, we aim to present one such epic on a scale that is both visually spectacular and emotionally relevant to the audiences across the country. Having Kiran Abbavaram lead this journey is truly exciting, as he brings sincerity, intensity, and conviction to the character. I thank Zee Studios for placing their faith in this vision, and I am really looking forward to taking \u2018Indraputra\u2019 on floors this October.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tArora\u2019s credits include \u201cToilet: Ek Prem Katha\u201d and \u201cDhundh.\u201d She has an existing relationship with Zee Studios, having previously produced \u201cJatadhara\u201d for the studio.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201c\u2018Indraputra\u2019 is the beginning of a world we have been passionately building,\u201d Arora said. \u201cInspired by the richness of Indian mythology, infused with a contemporary vision, the film marks the first chapter of a very expansive mythological universe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cIndraputra\u201d joins a run of pan-India projects built around interconnected mythological worlds, following Ele Animations\u2019 \u201cMahaprabhu Jagannath,\u201d the launch title of its planned Sanatan Universe, and Hombale Films and Kleem Productions\u2019 \u201cMahavatar Cinematic Universe,\u201d an animated franchise built around the 10 avatars of Vishnu, spanning seven features from 2025\u2019s \u201cMahavatar Narsimha\u201d through 2037.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kiran Abbavaram\u2018s mythological action-fantasy for Zee Studios has revealed its title as \u201cIndraputra,\u201d with the pan-Indian project, directed by Srikanth Puppala, set to begin principal photography in October. 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