Anushka Shetty is all excited about her next release--the long-awaited Rudramadevi--on Oct 16. While talking to a news agency, the actress has revealed that is set against the backdrop of Kakatiya dynasty and will narrate the rise of the ferocious warrior queen. “What really drew me to the project was the emotional turmoil Rudhramadevi went through as a woman. It was so intense. She still ruled with compassion, cared for her people and kingdom more than her own life,” Anushka was quoted saying. The actress event learned sword fighting, horse riding and elephant riding for this project.

Directed and produced by Gunasekhar, Rudramadevi is the first Indian 3D historic film. The epic drama has a long line up of actors such as Allu Arjun, Rana Daggubati, Krishnam Raju, Suman, Prakash Raj, Adithya Menon, Vikramjeet Virk, Nithya Menen, Aditi Chengappa, Catherine Tresa, Hamsa Nandini, Ajay, Baba Sehgal, Tanikella Bharani, Madhumitha and Brahmanandam. The music and background score of the film is composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. Thenandal Films has acquired the Tamil distribution rights.