Nikhil Siddhartha’s Swayambhu Unveils Mega Teaser, Set for Maha Shivaratri Release

The grand teaser launch of Swayambhu took place in Mumbai in the presence of the film’s cast and crew, including Nikhil Siddhartha, Samyuktha, Nabha Natesh, producer Bhuvan, director Bharat Krishnamachari, music composer Ravi Basrur, and cinematographer KK Senthil Kumar. During the event, the team shared their experiences of working on the film.

Nikhil Siddhartha Speaks

Thanking the media, Nikhil Siddhartha said, “I will always be grateful for the love you gave me during Kartikeya 2. I was relatively new, but you accepted me wholeheartedly.”
He revealed that he underwent 45 days of martial arts and weapons training in Vietnam for Swayambhu, calling it a life-changing experience.

Speaking about the Sengol, Nikhil said, “It symbolizes the transfer of power. It is believed that Lord Shiva gave it to Lord Rama. Wherever the Sengol is present, there is prosperity. Our film is rooted in those cultural traditions.” He added that the film is set against the historical backdrop of 985 AD and can be described as historical fiction.

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Connection with Hindi Cinema

Nikhil also shared that he grew up watching Hindi films and is a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan. “I have followed him since the days of Fauji and Circus,” he said. He further mentioned that Mukesh Khanna plays an important role in Swayambhu. His upcoming film India House will also feature Anupam Kher.

“This Film Changed Me” – Samyuktha

Samyuktha said she became emotional after watching the teaser on the big screen for the first time. “Every film feels like my first film,” she shared.
She performed horse riding, archery and several intense stunts for the film, including a 60-foot rope jump. “It wasn’t easy,” she admitted, adding with a smile that she befriended her horse, Laka, and treated the training sessions like friendly competitions.
She also said that when she signed the film, it seemed small in scale, but with every schedule it grew bigger. “Watching it on screen now, it feels massive,” she said.

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Bharat Krishnamachari and KK Senthil Kumar

Director Bharat Krishnamachari said, “Everyone believed in me, and I believed in my craft. The result you see today is because of that trust.” He described the story as inspiring, stating that with a clear goal and determination, one can rise from any situation and create history.
Cinematographer KK Senthil Kumar said his aim was to present India in a grand and visually powerful manner. “We often see visual references of Egypt and Greece, but India’s stories are equally महान. They deserve to be shown on the same scale,” he said.

Ravi Basrur on the Music

Music composer Ravi Basrur humbly said, “I am just a medium to bring this film to the audience. Whatever good is happening is because of God’s grace and the team’s faith.”
He added that the film offers ample scope for music due to its strong writing. Multiple versions of the trailer were created, incorporating suggestions from the entire team to achieve the final impactful result.

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Producer Bhuvan Reacts

Producer Bhuvan expressed happiness over the overwhelming response to the teaser. “The response has been incredible. We wanted it to be experienced in the best 3D theatres, but the love from the audience in every format is what matters most,” he said.
He also shared that while the film was initially planned within a one-year timeline, its scale kept expanding. “This is the result of collective effort. Everyone worked equally hard,” he added.

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Nabha Natesh on Her Role

Nabha Natesh revealed that she was impressed by the extensive historical references she saw at the director’s office. She shared that her character is emotionally strong and represents those individuals who quietly stand behind you and support you at the right time.

It is worth mentioning that Swayambhu, based on India’s rich history, will have a worldwide release on February 13, 2026, on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. The film will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Chinese, Spanish, and Arabic.