
Actor Bhoomi Shetty, who plays the titular role in the upcoming film Mahakali, The End Begins under the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, says the project helped her step out of her comfort…
Actor Bhoomi Shetty, who plays the titular role in the upcoming film Mahakali, The End Begins under the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, says the project helped her step out of her comfort zone. The Bigg Boss Kannada Season 7 contestant spent nearly two years on the film, going through auditions, a look test and a month of preparation before being cast.

Bhoomi, who started her career at 18 and has been in the industry for nine years, said the character awakened her inner strength. She shared screen space with Akshaye Khanna and Khushbu Sundar, calling the experience surreal. The film is directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru and produced by Riwaz Duggal under RKD Studios, with a planned release in Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
Bhoomi said she consciously avoided taking other projects while working on Mahakali and is now in the final stages of filming, with patchwork remaining.
For a Kannada reality TV contestant to land a big-budget Telugu-Hindi franchise lead role marks an unusual cross-industry leap. The film is part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, which began with HanuMan (2024), a surprise hit that grossed over Rs 300 crore worldwide. Bhoomi's casting suggests the producers are betting on fresh faces rather than established stars. The next signal to watch is the film's release date announcement and teaser drop.
Source: cinemaexpress.com
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