Anushka Sharma to play Rani Rudrama Devi?

Director Sujoy Ghosh and Anushka Sharma are reportedly being spotted often at coffee shops these days. What's cooking, buddy? Nothing - except that they are discussing the biopic of a lady warrior.

Apparently, the Kahaani director is contemplating a movie based on the life of Rani Rudrama Devi of the Kakatiya dynasty. BC was recently informed that Sujoy is fascinated by Rani Rudrama Devi's extraordinary life. At first, to play the Rani, he had approached his favourite actress and assured them an author-backed role.

But things changed suddenly. Now, he's set on casting Anushka. The duo is seen often at the coffee lounge of a suburban five-star hotel. Will Anusha say Yes' to the first historical extravaganza of her career?

Well, as they say, a lot can happen over coffee.

Who was Rani Rudrama Devi?

Rani Rudrama Devi (1259'1289AD) was one of the most prominent rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty on the Deccan Plateau, being one of the few ruling queens in Indian history. Rudramma was formally designated as a son through the ancient Putrika ceremony and given the male name of Rudradeva. When she was only fourteen years old, Rani Rudramma Devi succeeded her father. Rudramadevi was married to Veerabhadra, Eastern Chalukyan prince of Nidadavolu.