New Delhi: Acclaimed Telugu filmmaker Charan Tej Uppalapati, who is widely known for his exceptional cinematic vision, is making his much-awaited Hindi debut with the high-budget action thriller ‘Maharani – Queen of Queens’. Starring Kajol, Prabhu Deva, Naseeruddin Shah, Samyuktha Menon, Jisshu Sengupta and Aditya Seal, this much-awaited mass entertainer reunites the duo of Kajol and Prabhu Deva after 27 years.
Interestingly, the first schedule of ‘Maharani – Queen of Queens’ was recently completed and now the makers have released the official teaser of the film. The video begins with Prabhu Deva stepping out of a charter plane, gunning down a group of goons and setting the mood with his epic, badass persona. The action then shifts to Samyukta Menon, who shares her desire for revenge, amidst a high-stakes chase. The story further takes a new turn when Naseeruddin Shah shares his heartfelt last wish while lying on a hospital bed and Kajol emerges in her ‘Maharani’ avatar, delivering a powerful performance that exudes power and strength. The first look shows a mix of high-octane action and gripping drama.
This ambitious action thriller features top-notch technicians, including GK Vishnu as the director of photography, Harshvardhan Rameshwar as the music director, and Naveen Nooli as the editor. The screenplay is written by Niranjan Iyengar and Jessica Khurana, while production designer Sahi Suresh will craft the visual aesthetics.
Speaking about the project, director Charan Tej Uppalapati said, “Directing Maharagni – Queen of Queens has been a labour of love. Working with actors like Kajol, Prabhu Deva, Naseeruddin sir, Samyuktha Menon and Jishu Sen Gupta has taken this project to new heights. Their unmatched charisma and acting prowess brings life to the characters, and I can’t wait for the audience to see it on screen.”
Further, producer Harman Baweja shared, “Maharagni is a special project for Baweja Studios, based on a compelling story. We are excited to collaborate with Eternal 7 and work with such an extraordinary cast like Kajol, Prabhu Deva, Naseeruddin Shah and Samyukta Menon. Kajol’s talent and authenticity make her perfect for this role. At Baweja Studios, we believe in telling powerful stories, and I am thrilled to bring this project to life with such a fantastic team.”
Further, producer Venkat Aneesh Dorigilu said, “As soon as I came across this story, I knew it had a powerful message that needed to be conveyed to the masses. With Charan Tej Uppalapati’s keen eye for direction and the remarkable talent of our stellar cast, we are confident of delivering a unique vision that will make this story shine.”
Directed and written by Charan Tej Uppalapati and produced by Harman Baweja and Venkat Aneesh Dorigilu under Baweja Studios and E7 Entertainments, ‘Maharagni – Queen of Queens’ is a pan-Indian film which will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
