{"data":{"prismicArticle":{"uid":"jagapathi-babus-look-in-nagabandham-revealed","tags":["Entertainment"],"first_publication_date":"2026-02-13T12:40:38+0000","last_publication_date":"2026-02-13T12:40:38+0000","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Jagapathi Babu's look in 'Nagabandham' revealed"},"rating":null,"datetime":"2026-02-13T05:09:00+0000","img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aY8NBFWLo0XkEfWL_jaggunagabandham.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"embed":{"embed_url":null,"thumbnail_url":null,"author_url":null,"title":null},"content":{"raw":[{"text":"The makers of director Abhishek Nama's much-awaited mythological action drama 'Nagabandham', featuring actor Virat Karrna in the lead, have now released actor Jagapathi Babu's look in the film and disclosed that he plays a character called Prabhakar in the film. "},{"text":"Taking to his social media timelines, Jagapathi Babu shared the first look poster of his character released by the makers. He wrote, \"Here’s my look as #Prabhakar from #NAGABANDHAM.Teaser on February 15th | 11:11 AM. @viratkarrna @nikstudiosindia @abhishekpictures @abhisheknaama.\""},{"text":"The poster released shows Jagapathi Babu looking trendy and seated in a chopper that is in air."},{"text":"It may be recalled that the makers had, only a few days ago, revealed actor Rishabh Sawhney's look as the powerful Abdali in the film."},{"text":"Sources close to the unit of the film say that Rishabh Sawhney, known for his commanding presence in Bollywood’s 'Fighter', has delivered a remarkable performance in 'Nagabandham', where he takes on the role of the infamous Afghan Sultan Abdali."},{"text":"Set in 1750, the film recounts Abdali's conquest in India, detailing his notorious acts of looting temples and his relentless pursuit of vast wealth."},{"text":"In 'Nagabandham', Abdali is depicted as a figure driven by ambition and cruelty, willing to sacrifice the lives of many, including Brahmins and children, in his quest to uncover the mythical Naga Bandham hidden in the Himalayas. The character remains a significant and dark part of history, known for his extreme ruthlessness."},{"text":"Director Abhishek Nama praised Rishabh’s portrayal, noting that his performance is so convincing that it feels as if the historical figure of Abdali had come to life on screen. \"Rishabh has transformed into this complex character, bringing depth and intensity to the role,\" he stated."},{"text":"\"I am honored to portray a character as challenging as Abdali,\" Rishabh shared. \"I aimed to reflect the complexities and motives of this historical figure while remaining true to the story's essence.\""},{"text":"The film features Nabha Natesh and Iswarya Menon as the female leads, with seasoned performers Jagapathi Babu, Jayaprakash, Murali Sharma, and BS Avinash anchoring the narrative with impactful roles."},{"text":"Backed by the technical brilliance of Soundar Rajan S behind the camera, RC Pranav handling the editing, and Ashok Kumar shaping the grand production design, 'Nagabandham', sources say, will seek to present an arresting visual experience on the big screen."},{"text":"Bankrolled by Kishore Annapureddy and Nishitha Nagireddy, the film is now entering the final leg of its production journey, steadily moving towards completion."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"noras-phone-in-deep-trouble","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Nora’s Phone in Deep Trouble"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/c9f80dc2-9eb0-41d7-a783-fa425dc28b5f_nora+fathe.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-06-01T03:45:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"pc-takes-a-break-from-varanasi-shoot","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"PC takes a break from ‘Varanasi’ shoot"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/aRmEorpReVYa4hFS_pc.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-06-01T03:15:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"rashmika-vijays-happy-escape","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Rashmika-Vijay’s Happy 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