Jahnvika Kalakeri to play role of Yamunabai in Veer Savarkar biopic

Actress Jahnvika Kalakeri has signed for the role of wife of Veer Savarkar, for a film based on the life of social activist and freedom fighter Veer Sarvakar. Suneel Rao is stepping into the role of Veer Savarkar. She had earlier acted in films like Prarambha and Oh My Love.

Jahnvika, is portraying the role of Yamunabai, wife of Veer Savarkar. Jahnvika is the great-grand daughter of a renowned Shenai player Sanadi Appana. The actor will be undergoing workshop from March end to get into the skin of the character. The team plans to begin shooting from March 25.

The project also has Anu Prabhakar, Ravi Shankar, Sai Kumar and Rangayana Raghu in significant roles. The team is planning to approach Anupam Kher to play a key role.