Nagabandham first look: Virat Karrna transforms into a fierce avatar in mythological thriller, see poster

Nagabandham's first look

Rana Daggubati revealed the first look of Virat Karrna as Rudhra from the highly anticipated Pan-India film Nagabandham today, generating excitement among fans for the upcoming cinematic experience.

The first look poster showcases Virat Karrna in a bold and intense portrayal as Rudhra, with curly hair, a beard, and a well-defined physique. Rana shared the poster along with the caption, "So happy to present the first look of @ViratKarrna from #Nagabandham. Already feels like an exhilarating ride :) Best wishes to my dearest #AbhishekNama garu, @nikstudiosindia and the entire team!!!"

So happy to present the first look of @ViratKarrna from #Nagabandham.Already feels like an exhilarating ride :)Best wishes to my dearest #AbhishekNama garu, @nikstudiosindia and the entire team!!!@AbhishekPicture #KishoreAnnapureddy@ViratKarrna @NabhaNatesh @Ishmenon pic.twitter.com/GXSSNYdlcg
Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) January 13, 2025

The film delves into India’s ancient Vishnu temples and the sacred Nagabandham ritual, drawing inspiration from the treasure discoveries at the Padmanabhaswamy and Puri Jagannath temples. Set to release later this year, Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure offers an epic and contemporary reimagining of these age-old mysteries.

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The film is set to release in 2025, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Abhishek Nama returns to the director's chair with Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure, a grand-scale pan-Indian mythological adventure featuring Virat Karrna in the lead role. The film is produced by Kishore Annapureddy under NIK Studios and Abhishek Pictures. Alongside Karrna, the movie stars Nabha Natesh and Iswarya Menon as the female leads, with notable performances from Jagapathi Babu, Jayaprakash, and Murali Sharma in pivotal roles. The music for the film is composed by Abhe.