Rebel Star Prabhas is riding high on the success of Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD. His upcoming film, titled Fauji, is directed by Hanu Raghavapudi and is touted to be a period action drama. Social media star Imanvi Ismail has been cast to play the female lead opposite Prabhas. Many are curious about how Imanvi, who has not acted in a single film before, secured a role alongside such a prominent pan-India star.
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Director Hanu Raghavapudi addressed this question in an interview, stating, “Social media plays an important role in discovering new talent today. It helps filmmakers choose actors that fit the story. Imanvi is not only a beautiful girl but also a talented one. I’ve seen her dance videos, and she is a skilled classical dancer. A lot of her talent comes through her expressive eyes. That’s why I wanted to give her a chance. She was selected after an audition and screen test. This decision wasn’t mine alone; the entire film unit agreed.”
Imanvi Ismail is a well-known Instagram star and has sung songs in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. She boasts millions of followers on her Instagram page, a number that increased significantly after the film announcement. Imanvi has quickly become an overnight sensation. Her remuneration for the film is reported to be Rs 1 crore, which is quite unusual for a heroine’s first film.
