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Actress Tamannaah Bhatia delighted fans by sharing the first look from her upcoming film, ‘Odela 2,’ on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. Currently shooting in Varanasi, Tamannaah took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal her avatar as Shiva Shakthi.
In the unveiled image, Tamannaah is adorned in maroon and orange attire, holding a damru in one hand and a stick in the other.
The distinctive Shiva ‘tilak’ on her forehead adds an intriguing touch. The poster introduces her as “first time ever Tamannaah Bhatia as Shiva Shakthi,” suggesting her role may revolve around being a devotee of Lord Shiva, IANS reported.
The actress expressed her excitement in the caption, stating, “#FirstlookOdela2 I am glad to be revealing the first look on this auspicious day of Maha Shivaratri. Har Har Mahadev! Happy Maha Shivaratri @IamSampathNandi @ashokalle2020 @ImSimhaa @AJANEESHB @soundar16 @neeta_lulla @SampathNandi_TW @creations_madhu.”
‘Odela 2’ serves as the sequel to the 2022 digital release ‘Odela Railway Station,’ which centered around real incidents in Odela, India. Tamannaah’s portrayal as Shiva Shakthi adds an intriguing dimension to the film, and fans are eagerly anticipating the cinematic experience set to unfold in this sequel.
