Even before Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak was out for everyone to watch, the actress had treated her fans by announcing her next project with producer Madhu Mantena, a period drama based on Draupadi from the epic Hindu mythology Mahabharat in which Deepika will play the titular role, giving a fresh perspective to Draupadi and her life as it unfolded.

In a recent interview, Deepika Padukone opened up about the developments in the film, "I am not someone who believes in announcing a project to create buzz," she said. Deepika further added, "I was busy with Chhapaak promotions, so there was no time to sit down and discuss [this film]. We have yet to ascertain the cast and crew."

For those who have joined in late, Deepika will also be co-producing the film, and the actress is well aware that it will be no cakewalk but the Padmaavat actress remains confident and is ready to take the responsibility for the film. "Making the Mahabharat is not like making any other film. From the scale of production to the budget and costumes, it will take five times longer to execute. I cannot turn it around in a short time frame. It is my most ambitious project," she said.

On the work front, Deepika was last seen in Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak alongside Vikrant Massey. The film was based on the real-life of acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal. The actress also has Kabir Khan’s 83 in the pipeline alongside Ranveer Singh in which she will lay the role of Romi Dev.