# Anushka Shetty’s Lost KJQ Role Revealed

URL: https://technosports.co.in/anushka-shettys-lost-kjq-role-revealed/  
Published: 2026-08-06  
Updated: 2026-08-06  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Twelve years in the making, *KJQ* hides a massive casting secret. Director Kiran Kumar originally envisioned superstar Anushka Shetty for the lead role! The project evolved over a decade, eventually casting Yukti Thareja instead. As the August 2026 release approaches, this period action drama promises raw intensity, showcasing a gritty 1990s rivalry that changed everything for the film’s final vision.