New Delhi. At present, the trend of religious and mythological films is being seen in Bollywood. In this matter, the epic Mahabharat is considered to be the most favorite of the film makers, on which films, TV shows and series have been made for a long time. Now a film is coming on the popular character Karna of Mahabharata, which has been offered by South Indian Cinema and along with it, the actor who will play the role of Karna in the movie has also been revealed. Let us know which superstar is he?
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This actor will become Karna of Mahabharata
A few days ago, a mythological film named Mahaveer Karna was officially announced on social media by South Cinema's famous production house Pen Movies, in which the story of the Mahabharata character Karna will be depicted. Now on Tuesday, Penn Movies has revealed that South superstar Raghava Lawrence will be the actor who will play the role of Karna in this epic saga.
A Face. A Legend. A Warrior. ⚔️
Here is the FIRST LOOK of #RaghavaLawrence as #MahaveerKarna 🏹🔥@offl_Lawrence steps into mythology for the first time as the legendary #Karna ⚔️
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An EPIC LIVE-ACTION SAGA, helmed by Blockbuster Director @DirRameshVarma
The Legend Rises 🏹… pic.twitter.com/DamQHkTXMf
— Pen Movies (@PenMovies) September 22, 2026
The first look of Raghav Lawrence as Karna from the film Mahavir Karna has also been revealed, which the makers have shared on the X handle. Raghav's style in the role of Karna looks quite powerful. In the tweet, the makers have written: A face, a great warrior. You will see Raghav Lawrence in the avatar of Karna. This is happening for the first time that Raghav as an actor has become a part of a film based on mythological story. Director Ramesh Verma will take charge of the direction of Mahavir Karna.
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In this way, the makers have shared the latest update on the film Mahavir Karna. It is known that the makers plan to release this movie in theaters next year on a pan-India release basis.
Raghav Lawrence is famous for these movies
Raghav Lawrence gained more popularity in the cinema world due to actor Nagarjuna's film Don No. 1. After this, Lawrence discovered his true identity as an actor with the horror-comedy franchise Kanchana. Not only this, Raghav is also very famous for direction in South cinema.