Noted Kannada filmmaker Prashanth Neel has taken to Twitter to confirm that he will teaming up with pan-India star Prabhas for the Hombale Films-backed biggie Salaar. He shared the first look poster of the movie much to the delight of fans. In it, the Baahubali hero is seen in an intense new avatar that does justice to his reel image. With Salaar gaining attention, here is a look at five things one needs to know about the magnum opus.

Prabhas in a ‘violent’ avatar: The poster of Salaar suggests that Prabhas will be seen playing the role of a violent don/goon in the film. If this is indeed the case, the flick might prove to be a feast for those who liked his reel daredevilry in Rebel, Mirchi and Chatrapathi