The first-look poster of Tamannaah as Jayashree Shantaram has sparked instant buzz, setting the tone for a sweeping biographical drama on one of Indian cinema’s greatest visionaries.
Published: December 9, 2025 8:18 PM IST
The legacy of V Shantaram, director, reformer, trailblazer, is set to return to the big screen in a sweeping biographical drama, and the film’s latest reveal has sparked a fresh wave of excitement. On December 9, 2025, the makers unveiled the first-look poster of Tamannaah Bhatia, who plays Jayashree, Shantaram’s second wife and an influential figure in his personal and artistic journey. The poster, released across social media platforms, shows the actress in a graceful pink Nauvari saree, evoking the timeless vintage aura associated with Jayashree.
Introduced with the caption, “Jayashree, The star of an era. The strength behind a legacy. A chapter returning to history,” the poster immediately caught attention for its elegant styling and period-perfect detailing. Jayashree Shantaram, known for memorable performances in Dr Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani, Shakuntala, Chandra Rao More, and Dahej, was an accomplished actor whose presence shaped Shantaram’s creative universe.
What does the biopic explore?
Titled V Shantaram, the film traces the director’s extraordinary rise from the silent film era to becoming one of Indian cinema’s most influential personalities. His films boldly addressed themes that were far ahead of their time, women’s rights, dowry, social harmony, rehabilitation, and the dignity of labour. Classics such as Duniya Na Mane, Do Aankhen Barah Haath, Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje and Navrang cemented his place as a master storyteller and an unmatched visual craftsman.
What does Tamannaah say about playing Jayashree?
Speaking about the role, Tamannaah shared that portraying Jayashree is a rare privilege and a daunting responsibility. She said that stepping into a character rooted in such a crucial chapter of Indian cinema pushed her to understand Shantaram’s world more deeply. According to her, the film’s research-driven approach helped her appreciate the discipline, artistry, and courage that shaped the filmmaker’s legacy.
Which phases of Shantaram’s life does the film highlight?
The biopic also revisits major milestones from Shantaram’s real-life journey—his co-founding of the Prabhat Film Company in 1929, the creation of Rajkamal Kalamandir in 1942, and his pioneering work on Ayodhyecha Raja (1932), the first-ever Marathi talkie. These institutions played a monumental role in shaping early Indian cinema, nurturing talent, and expanding the language of storytelling.
V Shantaram is written and directed by Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande and is presented by Rajkamal Entertainment, Camera Take Films and Roaring Rivers Productions. The film is produced by Rahul Kiran Shantaram, Subhash Kale, and Sarita Ashwin Varde, with Siddhant Chaturvedi stepping into the role of the legendary filmmaker.
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