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Ajay Verma/Paridhi Dhasmana – After playing the poised bureaucrat in Farzi and holding her own in multiple industries, Raashii Khanna is now stepping into what could be her most high-profile South outing yet — opposite none other than power star Pawan Kalyan in Ustaad Bhagat Singh, directed by Harish Shankar.
Yes, it’s official. The actor has been roped in as the female lead for the much-hyped Telugu entertainer, which has been brewing with fan frenzy ever since its announcement. With the release of her first look as ‘Shloka’, the internet has taken the bait — and the buzz machine is running warm.
Makers welcomed her with a line that could pass for a diplomatic award citation:
“Team #UstaadBhagatSingh welcomes the angelic @RaashiiKhanna on board as ‘Shloka’ ✨
She brings her grace and charm to the sets ❤️
Shoot underway.”
A touch much? Maybe. But when you’re matching screen space with a man whose fandom borders on divine cult status, a little ceremony is allowed.
Raashii’s casting isn’t just another pretty face check-box. Ustaad Bhagat Singh might mark her first pairing with Kalyan, but it also signals a subtle shift — from being a bankable multi-industry actor to someone now officially entering the big-league Tollywood narrative with dramatic flair. Her character, ‘Shloka’, is being positioned as central to the film’s core — not just love interest wallpaper.
The project — bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers — features a loaded ensemble with names like Sreeleela, Prithviraj, KS Ravikumar, and Nawab Shah. But Raashii’s inclusion is what gives it that pan-India polish — a reminder that the Telugu film industry is increasingly casting with a view toward national (and even global) crossovers.
While Ustaad Bhagat Singh wraps its current Hyderabad schedule this month, Raashii is far from done. She’s also filming Telusu Kada, gearing up for Vikrant Massey-starrer Talaakhon Mein Ek, and prepping for Farzi 2, which is expected to go on floors in December. That’s three industries, one calendar, and a resumé that’s clearly not waiting to be boxed.
In a landscape where every second actor is called “pan-India” on a whim, Raashii’s trajectory is proof that versatility isn’t about hopping states — it’s about showing up and delivering across formats, languages, and tones.
With Ustaad Bhagat Singh, she’s not just stepping onto a massive set. She’s planting a flag.
