Director Dev Maneria is preparing to release a film based on the life of Ahilyabai Holkar in 2026, with Anushka Shetty in the lead role.
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There has been a wave of 'biopic' films at the Indian box office recently.
Stories from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj have come to the screen.
Vicky Kaushal's film 'Chhawa', based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, gained good publicity in 2025. Another film based on the life of a historical character is going to be made in Bollywood.
On the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Indore's Pratapi Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, director Dev Maneria has announced that he will make a biopic of her.
The film is set to be released in 2026.
With the announcement of the film, curiosity has increased as to who will play the lead role.
According to director Maneria, talks are underway with famous South Indian actress Anushka Shetty for this role. However, the production team has not officially signed her.
Anushka, the lead actress of blockbuster films like 'Baahubali 2', has previously played strong roles in both parts of 'Arundhati', 'Rudramadevi' and 'Baahubali'.
The pre-production work of the film is in full swing. Director Dev Maneria and actress Daisy Shah recently visited Varanasi for shooting locations.
The film will be shot mostly in Varanasi. Some parts will also be shot in Prayagraj, Lucknow and Indore in Madhya Pradesh for the originality of the story.
Director Dev himself will play the role of Ahilyabai's husband Khanderao Holkar in this film.
Ahilyabai Holkar was the queen mother and queen of Indore. She is known as a skilled administrator, a lover of justice and a ruler dedicated to social service.
