After the mega success of 'Baahubali' franchise, Anushka Shetty's popularity has widened across the globe. While audiences are eagerly waiting for the actress' upcoming movies, there are reports are doing the rounds that the makers of the 1000 crore project Mahabharata have approached Anushka Shetty to play a central female character in the movie.

However, when we contacted 'Mahabharata's director VA Shrikumar Menon, he denied the reports. In the next three months, the team will conduct an official launch event, to announce the complete cast and crew of the project.

Being the most expensive Indian movie to be ever made, 'Mahabharata' is based on MT Vasudevan Nair`s novel Randamoozham”, which tells the story from Bheema`s perspective. Mohanlal will be playing the role of Bheema in the movie.

Rumours are abuzz that Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Nagarjuna are being part of the mammoth project, produced by UAE-based Indian businessman Dr. BR Shetty. An official confirmation from the team is expected in three months. Stay tuned!