Deepika Padukone to star opposite Prabhas in Nag Ashwin's trilingual pan-India sci-fi film

Bollywood actor Deepika Pukone and Baahubali star Prabhas are reportedly going to share screen in a sci-fi film to be directed by Mahanati fame director Nag Ashwin. Rumour mills have been abuzz with news ever since makers shared a cryptic tweet on Saturday by hinting at a surprise for Prabhas' next film. If confirmed, Deepika Pukone and Prabhas will be paired toger for first time in a pan-Indian sci-fi drama that is expected to go on floors in April next year.

yet-untitled film, tagged as ‘Prabhas21’ as it is Prabhas’ 21st film, will be actor's third pan-Indian film after blockbuster Baahubali series and 2019 film Saaho which also featured Ek Villain actor Shrdha Kapoor. As per reports, Deepika Pukone will star opposite Prabhas in a love story set in backdrop of an imaginary third world war. It’s a huge-budget film which is going to be 50th-anniversary special venture for popular Telugu production company Vyjayanthi Films.

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Sharing anuncement video on his Instagram p, Prabhas said that team is excited to have Deepika Pukone on board. Even director Nag Ashwin, who helmed National Award-winning Mahanati, said in a statement that fresh pairing of Deepika and  Baahubali star will be highlight of film. 

"I'm very excited to see Deepika play this character. It is something mainstream le has done before and will be quite a surprise for everyone," said director, Nag Ashwin. 

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Meanwhile, pre-production work on highly-anticipated film has alrey kick-started and excited fans are erly looking forward to kwing more details and updates regarding film. A few days back, 'Prabhas 20' was unveiled as Rhe Shyam. actor featured along with Pooja Hegde in first look poster, which h become r all over internet. 

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Meanwhile, Deepika Pukone is looking forward to release of her next, Kabir Khan's '83 where she will play Romi Dev to her husband Ranveer Singh's portrayal of ' Haryana Hurricane' Kapil Dev. film is scheduled to release on Christmas this year. She has also signed a yet-untitled project, to be directed by Kapoor & Sons fame Shakun Batra, opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday.

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