An unexpected turn of events has left behind an air of shattered dreams and unfulfilled promises. The mega project “Karna,” helmed by director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, has met an untimely closure. The film, which promised to blend ancient mythology with cutting-edge visual effects, now is allegedly facing an unexpected shutdown.
For Mehra, “Karna” was more than a project—it was a passion, a canvas on which he intended to paint the grandeur of the Mahabharata’s unsung hero.
Excel Entertainment
, too, had invested heart and soul into this venture, with a huge budget of approximately ₹350 crore. The pre-production phase had already devoured ₹15 crore.
The cast, led by the charismatic Surya as
Karna
and Janhvi Kapoor as Draupadi, had their bags packed for an epic journey across languages. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu—the film was set to transcend linguistic boundaries and unite audiences.
Ali Fazal
, Vijay Verma, and Avinash Tiwari were also a part of the saga.
The curtains fell on “Karna.” and shockwaves reverberated through the industry, leaving crew members disheartened. The HODs (Heads of Departments) received the grim news: the film was not merely postponed but canceled.
Surya, Janhvi, and other cast members are already charting new projects.
