Apart from bringing the life of Draupadi on screen, the actor has also turned producer for the feature along with Madhu Mantena.
Trade Aanlyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on social media and wrote, "BIGGG NEWS... Deepika Padukone to enact the part of #Draupadi in #Mahabharat... Deepika has teamed up with Madhu Mantena to produce the film... Will be made in multiple parts, with the first one slated for release in #Diwali2021."
BIGGG NEWS... Deepika Padukone to enact the part of #Draupadi in #Mahabharat... Deepika has teamed up with Madhu Mantena to produce the film... Will be made in multiple parts, with the first one slated for release in #Diwali2021.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 25, 2019
Deepika is currently awaiting the release of her next 'Chhapaak' alongside Vikrant Massey, wherein she will be seen as acid attack survivor Laxmi Aggrawal. The Meghna Gulzar-directorial will open in cinemas next year on January 10.