Pooja Hegde approached to play the female lead in Raghava Lawrence's 'Kanchana 4'

The 'Kanchana' franchise, known for its unique blend of horror and comedy, is set to continue with its fourth installment, 'Kanchana 4'. Directed by Raghava Lawrence, the new film has been generating buzz since its announcement. According to Indiaglitz Tamil, Pooja Hegde is being considered for the female lead role in 'Kanchana 4', and the actress has reportedly signaled green. If confirmed, this will mark her first collaboration with Raghava Lawrence, adding a fresh and exciting element to the film. Earlier, there were rumors about Mrunal Thakur being cast as the female lead, but Raghava Lawrence has since clarified those rumors, focusing attention on Pooja Hegde’s potential involvement.

Pooja Hegde has a busy schedule ahead, with her film 'Deva' set for release on February 14, 2025, and other projects like 'Sanki' and 'Suriya 44' in the pipeline. The possibility of her starring in 'Kanchana 4' would also mark her debut in the horror-comedy genre, adding diversity to her filmography.

The production of 'Kanchana 4' has experienced a slight delay due to pre-production work, with initial plans to start shooting in September being pushed back. Nonetheless, the film is expected to begin production soon, and fans can anticipate more updates about the official cast and crew in the near future. The film is projected to be made on a substantial budget of over Rs 100 crore, and additional popular stars are expected to join the cast, further heightening excitement for the project.


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