Liger (film)
Liger is an upcoming Indian romantic sports film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh and jointly produced by Karan Johar, Charmme Kaur, Apoorva Mehta, Hiroo Yash Johar and Puri Jagannadh under the banners of Dharma Productions and Puri Connects.[1] Shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi, the film features Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday in lead roles.[2]
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Directed by | Puri Jagannadh |
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Written by | Puri Jagannadh |
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Music by | Mani Sharma |
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Country | India |
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Cast
Production
Pre-production
Devarakonda, who plays a kickboxer with a stutter, underwent a dramatic physical transformation for his role and went to Thailand for martial arts training.[4] Janhvi Kapoor was the first choice to portray female lead, but due to date issues, she was replaced by Ananya Panday.[5]
Release
The film will be simultaneously released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.[9][10] It was initially planning a theatrical premiere in November 2020, but the filming halt due to COVID-19 pandemic caused its postponement.[11]
References
- "Vijay Deverakonda aims high with 'Liger'". The Hindu.
- Vyas (9 October 2020). "Vijay Deverakonda to resume Fighter in Bangkok!". The Hans India. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- "Vijay Deverakonda's Fighter wraps up 40 days of shoot". Telangana Today. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- "Liger first look: Vijay Deverakonda a cross between a tiger, lion in fiery poster". Hindustan Times.
- "Ananya Panday to star opposite Vijay Devarakonda in Puri Jagannadh's next". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- "Vijay Deverakonda starts shooting for Puri Jagannadh's 'Fighter'". The Hindu. 20 January 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- "'Fighter': Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday's film completes 40 days of the shoot". DNA India. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- "Vijay Deverakonda's Liger to be shot in Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- "Vijay Devarakonda's 'Liger' to release in Kannada too". Times of India. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- "Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday film Liger first-look out". India Today.
- "'Liger' first look sends Vijay Deverakonda's fans into a frenzy". Times of India. Retrieved 20 January 2021.