In a world where social media stars are rapidly gaining recognition, few manage to make the leap to the silver screen. Imanvi, a popular Instagram personality known for her viral dance videos, is one such rising star. She is all set to make her acting debut alongside Prabhas in his upcoming historical film directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. The film, currently rumored to be titled ‘Fauji’, was officially launched today in Hyderabad with a puja ceremony.

Who is Iman Esmail aka Imanvi?

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Imanvi, whose real name is Iman Esmail, has already built an impressive following on social media. With more than six lakh followers on Instagram and over 4.50 lakh subscribers on YouTube, she has become a sensation even before her big-screen debut. Born on October 20, 1995, in Delhi, Imanvi is not just a dancer but also an actor and choreographer. 

Prabhas’s new movie

Imanvi’s upcoming film with Prabhas, set in the 1940s, is a historical drama that tells the story of a warrior who fights to bring justice to his Motherland. The official synopsis of the film reads, “Not every historical event resonates with our emotions and thoughts, but this story is written by a warrior to bring justice to people of his Mother Land. This historical fiction/alternate history set in the 1940’s is the tale of a warrior who rose from the shadows, emerging from a society that believed war was the only answer to the buried injustices and forgotten truths that history kept hidden from the world.”

Initially, there were speculations that Mrunal Thakur would play the female lead in the film, but she recently clarified on Instagram that she is not involved in the project. This paved the way for Imanvi to take center stage alongside veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty and Jaya Prada in this highly anticipated film.