As announced yesterday, Vyjayanthi Movies who are producing Prabhas21 have unveiled the big surprise regarding the film at 11AM today.
The makers have officially announced that Bollywood star actress, Deepika Padukone will be pairing up with Prabhas in the film.
“Bringing together India’s biggest superstars,” read the announcement.
This as-yet-untitled project will mark the debut of Deepika Padukone into South Indian film industry. This is Deepika’s first straight Telugu film and she certainly could not have asked for a better launch pad.
Deepika Padukone was roped in for the project with Bollywood market in mind and her inclusion would give the film a wider reach. For a while now, rumors were rife that Deepika Padukone has been finalized as the female lead and the same was confirmed today.
It is said that Vyjayanthi Movies are spending over Rs 400 crores on this big-budget film. More details about the project are yet to be revealed.
Prabhas21 is likely to commence shoot next year and is expected to hit the big screens in 2022.