Overview
- The over one-minute teaser released on December 24 showcases Rashmika Mandanna in a bloodied, defiant stance as the titular character, shared on official channels including her Instagram.
- Visuals feature a burning forest and a rifle-wielding protagonist, underscored by a voiceover from her on-screen mother, Eshwari Rao, that frames the story’s themes of endurance and defiance.
- Mandanna is presented as a Gond woman in a role positioned as a sharp shift from her recent screen image, anchoring a female-led emotional action narrative.
- The film marks the directorial debut of Rawindra Pulle and is produced by Unformula Films, with cinematography by Shreyaas P Krishna, music by Jakes Bejoy, and action by stunt director Andy Long.
- Trade coverage reports production gearing up with a muhurat in Hyderabad on July 27 and an expected 2026 theatrical release, as early reactions online label the glimpse a potential crowd-puller and note comparisons to Rowdy Janardhana.