Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Raghava Lawrence Revealed as Karna in ₹150 Crore Epic
Raghava Lawrence will play Karna in a new film called ‘Mahaveer Karna’.
Karna is a famous warrior from the Mahabharata.
The makers have released the first picture of Lawrence in the role.
This is Lawrence’s first mythological film.
The movie is being directed by Ramesh Varma.
Reports say it will cost about ₹150 crore to make.
It is planned for release in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada.
The filmmakers are creating large sets and using visual effects to show kingdoms and battles.
The film is expected to release worldwide next year, although a specific date has not been announced.
Raghava Lawrence’s first look as Karna in ‘Mahaveer Karna’ was unveiled by Pen Movies.
The film marks Lawrence’s first role in a mythological project.
The epic is reportedly being made on a ₹150 crore budget for release in five languages.
‘Mahaveer Karna’ is planned in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada.
The production is expected to feature large sets, action sequences and extensive visual effects.
- Who
- Actor Raghava Lawrence will play Karna, with Ramesh Varma directing the film and Pen Movies producing it with RV Studios and Sri Neeladri Productions.
- What
- The first look of Lawrence as Karna in the epic live-action film ‘Mahaveer Karna’ was unveiled.
- When
- The first look was released on Tuesday; the film is slated for worldwide release next year, according to one report.
- Where
- The film is planned for release in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada markets.
- Why
- The makers are developing a large-scale cinematic portrayal of Karna featuring mythological settings, battles, physical sets and visual effects.
- Film
- Mahaveer Karna
- Lead actor
- Raghava Lawrence as Karna
- Director
- Ramesh Varma
- Reported budget
- ₹150 crore
- Languages
- Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada
- Production companies
- Pen Movies, RV Studios and Sri Neeladri Productions
- Planned release
- Worldwide next year; the specific date was not stated
