Rukmini Maitra to portray Draupadi on big screen

Tollywood actor Rukmini Maitra will star in director Ram Kamal Mukherjee's upcoming Bengali-language film "Draupadi", a feminist retelling of the "Mahabharata".

"Draupadi" will bring to life the ancient Indian epic "Mahabharata" from the perspective of its powerful female character, Draupadi, based on Pratibha Ray's acclaimed 1984 Odiya novel, "Yajnaseni: The Story of Draupadi."

For Rukmini Maitra, reuniting with Ram Kamal after "Binodiini" is a pleasure, as she finds comfort in portraying challenging characters on screen. She considers it an honor to be part of a project centered around "Mahabharata," which holds deep significance for every Indian. Maitra is excited to take on one of the most demanding roles of her career after "Binodiini."

Currently, "Binodiini" is in its post-production phase, while "Draupadi" is gearing up for four months of pre-production and workshops. With a team passionate about bringing this timeless tale to the silver screen, anticipation is high for the film's release.