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{{short description|upcoming Telugu film by Rahul Sankrityan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}{{Use Indian English|date=January 2021}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Shyam Singa Roy
| image = Shyam singa roy poster.jpg
| caption = First look poster
| director = [[Rahul Sankrityan]]
| producer = Venkat Boyanapalli
| writer = Janga Satyadev
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Nani (actor)|Nani]]
*[[Sai Pallavi]]
*[[Krithi Shetty]]
*[[Madonna Sebastian]]
}}
| music = [[Mickey J. Meyer]]
| cinematography = [[Sanu Varghese|Sanu John Varghese]]
| editing = [[Naveen Nooli]]
| studio = Niharika Entertainment
| distributor =
| released =
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Shyam Singha Roy''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Supernatural fiction|supernatural]] [[thriller film]] directed by [[Rahul Sankrityan]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nani’s Shyam Singha Roy launched|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/nanis-shyam-singha-roy-launched-news-telugu-umlcQSdjhcebi.html|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ravi|first=Murali|date=2020-06-22|title=Three Young heroines in Nani Shyam Singha Roy|url=https://www.tollywood.net/three-young-heroines-in-nani-shyam-singha-roy/|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Tollywood|language=en-US}}</ref> The film stars [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] and [[Sai Pallavi]] with [[Krithi Shetty]] and [[Madonna Sebastian]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2021-04-19|title=Massive 6.5 crore set for Nani-starrer ‘Shyam Singha Roy’|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/massive-65-crore-set-for-nani-starrer-shyam-singha-roy/article34356217.ece|access-date=2021-04-24|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film has music composed by [[Mickey J. Meyer]], with cinematography handled by [[Sanu John Varghese]] and edited by [[Naveen Nooli]]. Set in the backdrop of [[Kolkata]], the film is based on the theme of [[reincarnation]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shyam Singha Roy: Shooting Of Nani, Sai Pallavi and Krithi Shetty’s Film To Commence From December! View Pics From The Puja Ceremony|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/shyam-singha-roy-shooting-nani-093950105.html|access-date=2021-01-11|website=in.news.yahoo.com|language=en-IN}}</ref>

==Cast ==

* [[Nani (actor)|Nani]] as Shyam Singha Roy
* [[Sai Pallavi]]
* [[Krithi Shetty]]
* [[Madonna Sebastian]]
*[[Jisshu Sengupta]]
* [[Murali Sharma]]
* [[Rahul Ravindran]]
* [[Abhinav Gomatam]]

== Production ==

=== Development ===
On 18 December 2019, [[Rahul Sankrityan]] (of ''[[Taxiwaala]]'' fame) narrated a script to [[Nani (actor)|Nani]], which is considered to be an "innovative story".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=kavirayani|first=suresh|date=2019-12-18|title=Taxiwala director to join hands with Nani|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/181219/taxiwala-director-to-join-hands-with-nani.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> The project was initially reported to be produced under Suryadevara Naga Vamsi's Sithara Entertainments banner, who initially worked with Nani in ''[[Jersey (2019 film)|Jersey]]'' (2019).<ref name=":1" /> The film was announced on 24 February 2020, with the title ''Shyam Singha Roy'',<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-25|title=Nani's next titled ‘Shyam Singha Roy’|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nanis-next-titled-shyam-singha-roy-118891|access-date=2021-01-11|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> and was expected to go on floors in May 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nani 27 is titled Shyam Singha Rao|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/feb/24/nani-27-is-titled-shyam-singha-rao-17196.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> although the launch was delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tollywood star Nani’s next film with director Rahul Sankrityan titled Shyam Singha Roy|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/tollywood-star-nani-s-next-film-director-rahul-sankrityan-titled-shyam-singha-roy-510467|access-date=2021-01-15|website=PINKVILLA|language=en}}</ref> During March 2020, [[A. R. Rahman]] was approached to compose music for the film,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shyam Singha Roy: AR Rahman roped in for music composition? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shyam-singha-roy-ar-rahman-roped-in-for-music-composition/articleshow/74453425.cms|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and [[Nirav Shah]] was in charge of handling the cinematography.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prestigious cinematographer Nirav Shah comes on board for Natural Star Nani's 'Shyam Singha Roy' - Telugu Movie News|url=https://www.xappie.com/entertainment-view/prestigious-cinematographer-nirav-shah-comes-on-board-for-natural-star-nanis-shyam-singha-roy-30146|access-date=2021-01-15|website=Xappie.com|language=en}}</ref> Later [[Anirudh Ravichander]] was announced as the composer as Rahman apparently did not accept the offer. The film was meant to be Anirudh's third collaboration with ''Jersey'' and ''[[Nani's Gang Leader]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=2020-04-14|title=Tollywood: Anirudh Ravichander to replace AR Rahman for Nani?|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood-anirudh-ravichander-to-replace-ar-rahman-for-nani-617299|access-date=2021-01-15|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref>

The film was expected to be made up on a huge scale, marking the most expensive film in Nani's career.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-16|title=Nani changed producer because of budget differences?|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/161020/nani-changed-producer-because-of-budget-differences.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> However, producer Naga Vamsi wanted to cut down the budget citing the pandemic situation, as the estimated cost was much higher;<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-20|title=Here's why Shyam Singha Roy's producer changed?|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/heres-why-shyam-singha-roys-producer-changed.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=123telugu.com|language=en}}</ref> Vamsi wanted to shelve the project, after Nani completing the shoot of ''[[Tuck Jagadish]]''. Due to differences of opinion between Nani and Vamsi, the former changed the movie to the hands of Venkat Boyanapalli,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nani refuses to cut the budget, changes the producer|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/nani-refuses-to-cut-the-budget-changes-the-producer-news-telugu-ukucSzigjddaf.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> and announced that he will be producing the film under his newly established banner Niharika Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-21|title=Nani’s ambitious project ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ to get a new producer?|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nani-s-ambitious-project-shyam-singha-roy-get-new-producer-135832|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>

On 25 October 2020, a new poster was launched coinciding with [[Dusshera]], with the inclusion of composer [[Mickey J. Meyer]], cinematographer [[Sanu Varghese|Sanu John Varghese]] and editor [[Naveen Nooli]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nani reveals 'Shyam Singha Roy' to feature Sai Pallavi and Krithi Shetty|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/nani-reveals-shyam-singha-roy-to-feature-sai-pallavi-and-krithi-shetty.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=Republic World|language=en}}</ref> Director Sankrityan revealed that the film is based on the theme of [[reincarnation]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-10|title=Nani, Sai Pallavi's film Shyam Singha Roy launched, actor shares pictures from the ceremony - Entertainment News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nani-sai-pallavis-film-shyam-singha-roy-launched-actor-shares-pictures-from-the-ceremony-9098841.html|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-29|title=Nani’s 'Shyam Singha Roy' based on the theme of reincarnation?|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nani-s-shyam-singha-roy-based-theme-reincarnation-136411|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> which is set in the backdrop of [[Kolkata]].<ref name=":0" />

=== Casting ===
With [[Sai Pallavi]] (in his collaboration with Nani after ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]''), was cast in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-14|title=Nani, Sai Pallavi reunite for upcoming Telugu film Shyam Singha Roy|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/nani-sai-pallavi-reunite-for-upcoming-telugu-film-shyam-singha-roy/story-5TI20GiDFj8sJNb39DydvO.html|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> It was reported that [[Rashmika Mandanna]] was approached for a lead role,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rashmika Mandanna turns down the opportunity to work with Nani in Shyam Singha Roy? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rashmika-mandanna-turns-down-the-opportunity-to-work-with-nani-in-shyam-singha-roy/articleshow/76629194.cms|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> although [[Krithi Shetty]] was finalized later.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nani teams up with Sai Pallavi and Krithi Shetty for Shyam Singha Roy - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/nani-teams-up-with-sai-pallavi-and-krithi-shetty-for-shyam-singha-roy/articleshow/78865777.cms|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-25|title=Sai Pallavi, Krithi Shetty on board Nani’s ‘Shyam Singha Roy’|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sai-pallavi-krithi-shetty-board-nani-s-shyam-singha-roy-136121|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> [[Madonna Sebastian]] was also confirmed as a lead, marking her come back to the [[Telugu cinema]] after [[Premam (2016 film)|''Premam'']] (2016).<ref name=":2" /> [[Murali Sharma]], [[Abhinav Gomatam]], and [[Rahul Ravindran]] were later included in the cast.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Taluja|first=Vageesha|date=21 December 2020|title=Nani and Sai Pallavi-starrer 'Shyam Singha Roy' finally goes on floors; See post|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/nani-and-sai-pallavi-starrer-shyam-singha-roy-finally-goes-on-floors-see-post.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Republic World|language=en}}</ref> In March 2021, Bengali actor [[Jisshu Sengupta]] was signed to play an important role in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Balach|first=Logesh|date=2 March 2021|title=Bengali actor Jisshu Sengupta to play crucial role in Nani's Shyam Singha Roy|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bengali-actor-jisshu-sengupta-to-play-crucial-role-in-nani-s-shyam-singha-roy-1774824-2021-03-02|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-21|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
The film was launched at a private ceremony in [[Hyderabad]] on 11 December 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nani kickstarts shooting for Shyam Singha Roy with Sai Pallavi in Hyderabad|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2020/dec/21/nani-kickstarts-shooting-for-shyam-singha-roy-with-sai-pallavi-in-hyderabad-30391.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=www.indulgexpress.com|language=en}}</ref> in the presence of the cast and crew,<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-12-10|title=Nani’s ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ is officially launched|language=en|work=The News Minute|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nani-s-shyam-singha-roy-officially-launched-139358|access-date=2021-01-11}}</ref> and Nani's father gave the muhurat shot for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nani’s Shyam Singha Roy launched|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/dec/10/nanis-shyam-singha-roy-launched-21703.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> Principal photography began on 21 December 2020 in [[Hyderabad]], India.<ref name="indiatoday2">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/shyam-singha-roy-kicks-off-with-nani-sai-pallavi-and-krithi-shetty-in-hyderabad-1751598-2020-12-21|title=Shyam Singha Roy kicks off with Nani, Sai Pallavi and Krithi Shetty in Hyderabad - Movies News|website=India Today|date=2020-12-21|author=Rishita Roy Chowdhury|accessdate=2021-01-11}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Nani starts shoot of 'Shyam Singha Roy'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/dec/21/nani-starts-shoot-of-shyam-singha-roy-2239207.html|access-date=2021-01-11|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> A [[Kolkata]]-themed street along with the [[Kalighat Kali Temple]] is constructed on a budget of {{INR}}6 crore.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Naramaneni|first=Ram|date=2021-01-08|title=Nani's Shyam Singha Roy: 'శ్యామ్‌ సింగరాయ్'‌ కోసం హైదరాబాద్‌లో కోల్‌కతా సెట్.. ఖర్చు ఏకంగా రూ.6 కోట్లు !|url=https://tv9telugu.com/huge-kolkata-set-in-hyderabad-for-nani-shyam-singha-roy-385308.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-11|website=TV9 Telugu|language=te-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-07|title=A whopping 6 Cr set for Nani's Shyam Singha Roy|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/a-whopping-6-cr-set-for-nanis-shyam-singha-roy.html|access-date=2021-01-15|website=123telugu.com|language=en}}</ref> In February 2021, the team began filming crucial scenes at Kolkata.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Team of Nani, Sai Pallavi and Krithi Shetty starrer Shyam Singha Roy shoot in Kolkata - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/team-of-nani-sai-pallavi-and-krithi-shetty-starrer-shyam-singha-roy-shoot-in-kolkata/articleshow/80888588.cms|access-date=2021-02-14|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The filming was halted briefly due to [[COVID-19 lockdown in India]] and was resumed in July 2021. The Kolkata set in Hyderabad was damaged due to heavy rains and was restored by the art director Avinash Kolla.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Today|first=Telangana|title=Nani’s ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ last shooting schedule begins in Hyderabad|url=https://telanganatoday.com/nanis-shyam-singha-roy-last-shooting-schedule-begins-in-hyderabad|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US}}</ref> Filming was completed on 26 July 2021 and post-production began.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Palisetty|first=Ramya|date=26 July 2021|title=Nani and Sai Pallavi's Shyam Singha Roy shoot wrapped|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nani-and-sai-pallavi-s-shyam-singha-roy-shoot-wrapped-1832658-2021-07-26|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-26|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==
The film was scheduled for a release of 25 December 2020, coinciding with [[Christmas]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-25|title=Nani's next titled ‘Shyam Singha Roy’|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nanis-next-titled-shyam-singha-roy-118891|access-date=2021-01-15|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> but was eventually postponed as filming delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt13349716|title=Shyam Singha Roy|description=(2021)}}

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[[Category:Indian supernatural thriller films]]
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[[Category:Films shot in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Films set in Kolkata]]
[[Category:Films about reincarnation]]
[[Category:Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic]]
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