Wamiqa Gabbi, who recently made waves with her Tamil outing DC, has reportedly joined the cast of director Prasanth Varma‘s mythological action epic Jai Hanuman, starring alongside Rishab Shetty. While her character details remain under wraps, the casting adds another significant name to the ensemble as the film continues production in Hyderabad.According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Wamiqa Gabbi has joined the cast of director Prasanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman. The actress is said to be playing a significant role in the film, although the makers have not yet revealed any details about her character. Her casting adds another notable name to the ensemble, which Rishab Shetty already leads. Reports suggest Wamiqa could join the Hyderabad shooting schedule in the coming weeks as production continues at a steady pace.
Wamiqa Gabbi’s growing line-up after ‘DC’ success
The new project comes at a crucial juncture in Wamiqa Gabbi’s career. The actress has been turning heads with her recent performances across genres and languages, with growing recognition among Tamil audiences following her role in Arun Matheswaran’s DC, which also marked the acting debut of director Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film opened well at the box office and has reportedly collected Rs 50 crore globally within its first five days. With Jai Hanuman now added to her list of upcoming projects, Wamiqa Gabbi appears to be heading into increasingly ambitious roles.
About ‘Jai Hanuman’
‘Jai Hanuman’ is a sequel to the 2024 superhero film Hanu-Man and forms part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. While Teja Sajja played the lead in the first film, Rishab Shetty will step into the role of Lord Hanuman in the sequel. Development on the new film is being undertaken on a significantly larger scale, positioning it as a mythological action epic. The story will explore Hanuman’s power, his devotion, and his role in Kaliyug. Alongside Rishab Shetty, Wamiqa Gabbi has now been roped in to play a lead role, further fuelling curiosity ahead of the film’s eventual release.
