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Poster of Sundeep Kishan's upcoming pan-India film Karikaala featuring Gayatri BhardwajPhoto via Telugu Bulletin - Movies

Gayatri Bhardwaj Joins Karikaala Ahead of Pooja

Gayatri Bhardwaj joins Sundeep Kishan’s Karikaala ahead of October 15 pooja; cast now includes three leads, release set for July 2027

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Gayatri Bhardwaj has joined the cast of Sundeep Kishan’s pan-India epic Karikaala, according to Telugu Bulletin. The announcement comes just hours before the film’s grand pooja ceremony on October 15, 2026 — a detail that adds ceremonial weight to her entry. No character details have been revealed, but the official poster positions her as a key player in what’s shaping up to be a two-part spectacle.

She joins Catherine Tresa and Sakshi Mhadolkar in an ensemble already generating buzz. Directed by Ugandhar Muni (of Shambhala fame), produced by Mahidhar Reddy and Rajasekhar Annabhimoju under Shining Pictures, the film is set for a July 2, 2027 release, with Part Two following on October 28, 2027. Music is being handled by Sricharan Pakala.

The project is described as a socio-fantasy entertainer blending high-end VFX, production design, and immersive storytelling. The first concept posters have already stirred interest. With three lead actresses now confirmed, speculation around the third heroine, previously teased online. Is heating up.

But the real question isn’t who’s in it. It’s whether the scale matches the ambition. The next move? Wait for the pooja.

Then, the first look.

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