Actor Prabhas is set to reprise his role as Devaratha in the second instalment of Salaar 2, filmmaker Prashanth Neel announced Friday.
Titled Salaar 2: Shouryaanga Parvam, shooting for the film is scheduled to begin in June next year.
Sharing the first-look poster on X, Neel wrote, “Devaratha will Return in......#Salaar2.”
The poster features Prabhas in a rugged look, sitting atop a stone structure against a sunlit landscape, with a group of people gathered in the background. The title Salaar 2: Shouryaanga Parvam appears prominently, with the text announcing that shooting will begin in June 2027.
Earlier in the day on Friday, the official Salaar handle shared a picture of the actor and filmmaker together, accompanied by a birthday message for Prabhas. The post reads, “A special day and a special reunion. Wishing our one and only Violent Man, #Prabhas a spectacular birthday! We can't wait to see this DINO-mite duo back in action… #Salaar2.”
Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam, the film is expected to continue the story of Deva and Varadha. However, the makers are yet to share further details about its production schedule or release date.
Directed by Prashanth Neel, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire was released in 2023 and starred Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. Set in the fictional city of Khansaar, the action drama follows the turbulent relationship between childhood friends Deva (Prabhas) and Varadha (Prithviraj), whose bond is tested by political power struggles.
The film also featured Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu and Bobby Simha in key roles. It emerged as one of the biggest Telugu releases of 2023, grossing over Rs 600 crore worldwide.
On the work front, Prabhas was last seen in the fantasy horror comedy The RajaSaab, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar and Zarina Wahab. His upcoming projects include Fauzi, Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2.