Hyderabad: If reliable sources are to be believed, the renowned Telugu production house Arka Media Works who made the worldwide blockbuster ‘Baahubali’ is reportedly planning to make a high-budget supernatural thriller. “It will be a trendy spooky thriller and the script work is almost done,’ says a source and adds, “They are planning to rope in a big star and a heroine to deliver a swashbuckling gripping saga next year,” he adds.
Probably, they intend to cash in on the latest trend in Tollywood which has witnessed big hits like ‘Virupaksha’ and ‘Maa Polimera 2’ which revolved around black magic and evil spirits. “This new-age horror flick was supposed to start much earlier but as they were waiting for a big star and actress, it was delayed a bit. However, it will go on floors in March next year,” he informs.
In fact, Arka Media have delivered movies in varied genres including ‘Vedam’, ‘Maryada Ramana’, ‘Anagana Oka Dheerudu’ and Panjaa before ‘Baahubali’ catapulted them onto the world stage and popularized the banner all over. “Baahubali was a game changer for the banner and also their association with ace director S S Rajamouli has strengthened over the years,” he adds.
They were the ones who made ‘Pelli SandaD’ and introduced Sreeleela into the industry who later became a sensation of sorts.
