Ugramm Changed The Filmmaking In Kannada Cinema: Prashanth Neel

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Indian cinema can be divided into two distinct timelines: Cinema before ‘ KGF Click to look into! >> Read More... ’, and Cinema after ‘KGF’!

How Prashanth Neel has transformed the commercial space of Indian cinema is a case study for future aspirants. However, for Prashanth, it is ‘ Ugramm Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ that has changed the filmmaking in Kannada cinema.

In a recent interview following the 10^th anniversary of ‘Ugramm’, Prashanth said that ‘Ugramm’ holds a special place in his heart. It was his dream project that he had managed to make against all odds. Prashanth also revealed that he was a bit disappointed when ‘KGF’ succeeded because the fame that he received for ‘KGF’ was intended for ‘Ugramm’.

‘Ugramm’ is Prashanth Neel’s directorial debut. Starring Srimurali and Tilak Shekar Tilak Shekar is an Indian actor who mainly works i >> Read More... in the lead roles, this film was a runaway success and changed the dynamics of Kannada cinema for good. The film earned more than Rs. 30 crores worldwide. A sequel was also announced, but it never saw the light of the day. However, in 2023, Prashanth used the original story for his first Telugu venture, “SALAAR” [which starred Prabhas in the lead role]. Despite multiple odds stacked against him, the film overwhelmed the masses, and became a blockbuster, earning more than Rs. 700 crores worldwide.