Padmavati is an upcoming Indian period drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, jointly produced by Bhansali and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. The film features Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh in leading roles. It is currently scheduled for release on 17 November 2017.

The film is a fictionalized account of the life of Rani Padmini, a legendary queen mentioned in Padmavat. She was the wife of Rana Rawal Ratan Singh, the ruler of Mewar. In 1303, Alauddin Khilji, the Turkic ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, laid siege to the Chittor Fort in Rajputana. According to Padmavat, Khilji led the invasion motivated by his desire to capture Rani Padmini.

Cast

Deepika Padukone as Rani Padmini
Shahid Kapoor as Rawal Ratan Singh
Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji
Aditi Rao Hydari
Sonu Sood
Arunoday Singh
Danny Denzongpa
Sonu Walia
Jim Sarbh