The team behind “Maharagni – Queen of Queens” has unveiled a first look at the upcoming action-thriller.
Directed by Charan Tej Uppalapati, the film will feature Kajol, Naseeruddin Shah, and Prabhu Deva in the lead roles. On Tuesday, Kajol shared a brief clip on Instagram.
Maharagni: First Look Revealed
The video begins with a person running on a runway while Prabhudeva chases him with a bat. It also introduces Naseeruddin Shah and Samyuktha Menon. Later, Kajol is seen delivering her lines while beating up goons. Dressed in a red outfit, she thrashes them with a sword, saying, “Power maang k nahi, cheen ke lee jaate hai (Power isn’t received by asking but by wresting it).”
Sharing the video, Kajol wrote, “So kicked to share this with you guys .. #Maharagni.. aka Queen of Queens. Take a moment and have fun! Hope u guys like it. Directed by @tej_uppalapati.”
The action-thriller film marks the reunion of Kajol and Prabhudeva 27 years after Rajiv Menon’s “Minsaara Kanavu” (1997). The cast also includes Naseeruddin Shah, Samyuktha Menon, Jisshu Sengupta, and Aditya Seal.
The first schedule of the film, directed by Charan Tej Uppalapati, has been completed. The crew features G.K. Vishnu as the director of photography, composer Harshavardhan Rameshwar, production designer Saahi Suresh, and editor Navin Nooli. The screenplay is by Niranjan Iyengar and Jessica Khurana. The film is produced by Harman Baweja and Venkata Anish Dorigillu under the labels Baweja Studios and E7 Entertainments, respectively.
Tips Official on its YouTube channel described the film as, “an explosive cocktail of intense drama, raw emotions, and mind-blowing action sequences that will leave you on the edge of your seat.”
Director and Producers of Maharagni Share Their Excitement
Uppalapati said: “It has been an exhilarating journey bringing ‘Maharagni – Queen of Queens’ to life in front of the camera. Collaborating with stalwarts like Kajol, Prabhu Deva, Naseer-sir, Samyuktha Menon and Jisshu Sen Gupta for my Hindi debut has been a dream come true. Each character in the film adds unparalleled depth, and I am eager for the audience to experience this thrilling cinematic ride,” to Variety.
Baweja added: “’Maharagni’ is an important project for Baweja Studios, and we’re thrilled to collaborate with Eternal 7. With an exceptional cast including Kajol, Prabhudeva, Naseeruddin Shah and Samyukta Menon, this film promises a captivating experience. At Baweja Studios, we are dedicated to telling powerful stories, and we are excited to share this journey with a global audience.”
Dorigillu said: “The moment I came across this story, I knew it had to be told. What better way to bring it to the masses than with a stellar cast like Kajol, Prabhudeva, and Naseeruddin Shah? Working with director Charan Tej Uppalapati has been an incredible experience, and his vision has truly brought this story to life.”
Maharagni: A Pan-India Cinematic Experience and Kajol’s Upcoming Works
“Maharagni – Queen of Queens” is crafted as a pan-India film and will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Historically, India’s cinema markets have been segmented by geography and language, with limited crossover between them, except for Bollywood (Hindi-language) films, which have enjoyed broader releases. However, this landscape is evolving.
The term pan-India film typically refers to movies made in one of the four South Indian languages—Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam—which are then dubbed into Hindi and other languages and released nationwide and in overseas diaspora markets.
Kajol is set to lead the upcoming Netflix mystery thriller “Do Patti,” which is yet to begin shooting. “It’s going to be very, very interesting and I hope and pray that you all find it as interesting because it’s very different from what I’ve done so far,” Kajol said.
Additionally, she has a pivotal role in the thriller film “Sarzameen.”
