Raghava Lawrence to Portray Mahabharata’s Legendary Karna in ₹150 Crore Epic
September 23, 2026 Published by rajeshe092eb6a68
Actor Raghava Lawrence is set to portray one of the most iconic warriors in Indian mythology as Karna in an ambitious new cinematic spectacle directed by Ramesh Varma. Mounted on a massive budget of ₹150 crore, the film is being planned as a grand five-language epic in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada.
Titled KARNA, the project aims to bring the legendary character from the Mahabharata to the big screen on an expansive scale, combining period grandeur, action and cutting-edge visual effects.
Massive Sets and Extensive VFX
The makers are constructing an elaborate cinematic world for KARNA with massive specially designed sets, detailed period environments and large-scale action sequences. Extensive VFX work will further enhance the film’s visual canvas and help recreate the world surrounding the legendary warrior.
From majestic kingdoms and ancient battlefields to elaborate war sequences and larger-than-life landscapes, the film is being mounted to offer an immersive period experience. The production will combine the grandeur of physical sets with advanced visual effects to create a distinctive cinematic world.
Raghava Lawrence as the Legendary Warrior
At the centre of the film is Karna, a character remembered for his honour, loyalty, destiny and sacrifice. Raghava Lawrence will step into the challenging titular role, bringing the iconic warrior to life in what is expected to be a major transformation for the actor.
With Ramesh Varma at the helm, the film aims to explore Karna’s legendary journey through a blend of emotion, action and spectacular visual storytelling.
Cast and Crew Announcements to Follow
The makers are planning to unveil the remaining cast and crew members one by one, with each announcement expected to reveal another key member of the ambitious project.
With its ₹150 crore production scale, five-language release plan and larger-than-life portrayal of one of Indian mythology’s most celebrated warriors, KARNA is shaping up as an ambitious pan-Indian epic.
More details about the cast, crew, production and release plans are expected to be announced in the coming days.
