'Swayambhu': Nikhil Siddhartha gives insights into '175 days' of shoot
What's the story
Telugu actor Nikhil Siddhartha, who is currently awaiting the release of his upcoming film Swayambhu, recently took to X to share some behind-the-scenes insights. Siddhartha wrote, "Swayambhu is going to be a Multi Language Pan Indian film releasing nationwide - worldwide." "Good things take time. We are almost there...I never expected to shoot for 175 days and 2500 graphics shots for a single film." "But Raccha Lepadaniki Ready."
Film details
'Swayambhu's release date announcement coming soon
Siddhartha's post also hinted at an upcoming release date announcement.
He added, "Release Date announcement coming. #TFI #TeluguCinema #TrailerComingSoon"
The production house Pixel Studios recently revealed that actor Samyuktha will play Bhoomi in the film, sharing a behind-the-scenes video of her training for action sequences.
Twitter Post
See Siddhartha's post here
SWAYAMBHU is going to be a Multi Language PAN INDIAN film Releasing Nationwide - WorldWide .
— Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_Nikhil) September 12, 2026
Good things take time. We r almost there...
I never expected to shoot for 175 days and 2500 graphics shots for a single film.
But... Raccha Lepadaniki Ready .. Release Date… pic.twitter.com/7iIIyQfHw3
Actor's bravery
'We shot in real locations'
In an interview with IANS, director Bharat Krishnamachari revealed that Samyuktha performed a risky stunt for the film.
"Samyuktha was very brave and performed this risky stunt all by herself," he said.
"This was a shot that required her to scale a mountain with the river flowing below with just one harness for safety."
"We shot in real locations. This particular scene was shot in Maradmalli in Andhra Pradesh."
Production efforts
Massive climax sequence shot over 60 days
For Swayambhu, Siddhartha underwent martial arts training in Vietnam, mastering sword fighting with both hands.
The supporting cast also received sword-fighting training from Vietnamese experts.
A massive climax sequence involving hundreds of artists was shot over 60 days at Hyderabad's Annapurna Studios.
The film is being produced by Bhuvan and Sreekar under Pixel Studios and presented by Tagore Madhu.