Quick Facts

Story & Plot

This fictional story is set in 13th century medieval India. a Princess of Sinhala(modern-day Sri Lanka) called Padmavati falls in love with an already married Maharawal Ratan Singh, King of Chittor. Upon their marriage, Padmavati is crowned queen, taking the place of the legal wife and queen consort of Ratan Singh and they reside together in joy and splendor. Their perfect life takes an unfortunate turn when a Court priest Chetan, banished by his king Ratan Singh, approaches Sultan of Delhi Allauddin Khilji and convinces him to attack Chittor and capture Padmavati for her beauty and absolute luck she brings to the king she marries. Sultan Allaudin Khilji, convinced by the priest of his claims and promises, prepares to attack Chittorgarh.

Cast & Crew

Padmaavat is helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and produced by Shobha Sant, with Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Jim Sarbh, Aayam Mehta, Ujjwal Chopra, Raza Murad leading the film. Shahid Kapoor headlines the cast alongside a carefully chosen supporting ensemble drawn from Bbbollywood's growing and versatile talent pool. Each cast member brings their unique strengths and experience to the project, creating a dynamic ensemble that promises powerful on-screen performances. The chemistry between the lead actors has been a talking point in promotional discussions, and audiences can expect nuanced, layered portrayals from every member of the cast.

Lead Cast

Key Crew

See the full crew breakdown in Quick Facts above, including director, producer, music direction, writing, cinematography, and editing credits.

Director's Vision

Sanjay Leela Bhansali brings a distinct and considered vision to Padmaavat, shaping its drama, history, romance, war narrative with a sharp eye for authentic Hindi storytelling. Known for meticulous attention to production detail, the director has assembled a technical crew that reflects the ambition of this project — from the cinematography and production design to the editing and sound design. The visual language of Padmaavat is expected to reflect the emotional texture of its story, using lighting, framing, and location choices to build a vivid and immersive world for the audience.

Music & Soundtrack

Music plays a central and irreplaceable role in Hindi cinema, and Padmaavat is expected to feature a soundtrack that perfectly complements its drama, history, romance, war tone and emotional arc. Full album details, song titles, and composer credits will be updated as they are officially released by the production team. Fans can expect a mix of melodious and peppy tracks that reflect the spirit of the film and the cultural heartbeat of India.

Official Trailer

Where to Watch

Padmaavat arrives in cinemas throughout India, releasing in major centres such as Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai. The Cinema Verse strongly encourages Hindi cinema fans to experience this film on the big screen — the theatrical experience, with its immersive visuals, surround sound, and shared audience energy, brings the story of Padmaavat to life in a way that no home viewing can replicate. Supporting Hindi films in cinemas also directly helps the Bbbollywood industry grow and produce more high-quality content for audiences everywhere.

Why Watch Padmaavat?

With its promising cast, strong creative team, and a story that taps into the pulse of Hindi society, Padmaavat has generated significant buzz and anticipation among Hindi cinema audiences. Fans of drama, history, romance, war films in particular have reason to look forward to this one, given the quality of talent assembled and the ambition of the production. Social media has been buzzing with discussions about the film's trailer, posters, and music — all of which point to a major release that could define this season for Bbbollywood. Box office observers are closely watching Padmaavat as a potential standout film of the year.

Related Hindi Movies

Khaali (2027)

Captain India (2027)

BAHUBURA (2027)

Love and War (2027)