Virat Karrna on 'Nagabandham': 'Divine energy protected us on set'
Synopsis
Virat Karrna says playing a Nagasadhu in 'Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure' felt divinely guided — and points to zero injuries across a gruelling 107-day shoot as proof. With the mythological action drama set around Thiruvananthapuram's Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and releasing on 3 July, it is shaping up as one of the more ambitious faith-driven spectacles of the year.
Key Takeaways
Virat Karrna stars as a Nagasadhu in 'Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure' , directed by Abhishek Nama .
The actor says he felt a divine energy protecting the crew — citing zero injuries across a two-year production as evidence.
The film was shot over 107 days , with 80 per cent of filming in Hyderabad and the rest in Kerala .
The story is set around the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram and revolves around the mythical Brahma Kamalam artifact.
The film is scheduled for theatrical release on 3 July 2025 .
Actor Virat Karrna, the lead of director Abhishek Nama's mythological action drama 'Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure', has revealed that he believes a divine presence watched over the cast and crew throughout the film's two-year production — a conviction he says is borne out by the fact that not a single injury disrupted the shoot, despite several physically demanding sequences.
A Role Virat Karrna Calls 'A Lifetime Opportunity'
Speaking about his experience portraying a Nagasadhu — a revered serpent ascetic in Hindu tradition — only in his second film, Virat Karrna said, 'I feel like it's the role of a lifetime. I say so because I feel blessed to have got the opportunity to play a Nagasadhu in just my second film. Without Lord Shiva's permission, I don't think I would have been able to do this.'
On the widespread appreciation his on-screen look has received, the actor added, 'I feel like Lord Shiva has blessed me. So, that is why the get up is that beautiful on screen.'
Challenging Shoot Across 107 Days
The production spanned 107 shoot days, with the bulk of filming — roughly 80 per cent — carried out in Hyderabad, and the remainder in Kerala. The climax sequence, in particular, was filmed under demanding climatic conditions. 'Everything was tough. But somehow we did it,' Virat Karrna said. 'I felt like some energy was protecting us. That is why in two years, nobody had any injuries or any bad things happening to them — no injuries that could stop the shoot of the film.'
What the Film Is About
Set against the backdrop of the sacred Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, the story centres on the Brahma Kamalam — a divine golden lotus artifact that, according to the film's mythology, has resisted every attempt at theft across centuries. When a powerful evil force seeks to claim it for unimaginable power, Lord Shiva descends and allies with the Naga Sadhus to mount its defence. The mystical Nagabandham itself guards the temple, setting the stage for an epic confrontation between divine will and malevolent ambition.
Release and Audience Anticipation
'Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure' is scheduled for theatrical release on 3 July 2025. The film's gripping trailer — which opens at the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and builds to the revelation of the Nagabandham — has generated considerable buzz among fans of mythological cinema. With Virat Karrna's striking transformation and the film's ambitious scale, audience expectations are running high ahead of its opening weekend.
Point of View
But it also reflects a genuine trend: mythological films in Telugu and Tamil cinema increasingly market the spiritual experience of making the film alongside the film itself. 'Nagabandham' is banking on devotional sentiment around the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple — one of India's most visited and revered shrines — to convert faith into footfalls. Whether the film's craft matches its ambition is what critics will assess on 3 July, but the marketing groundwork is clearly laid on emotion over spectacle alone.
NationPress
30 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Virat Karrna and what is his role in 'Nagabandham'?
Virat Karrna is the lead actor of 'Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure', directed by Abhishek Nama. He plays a Nagasadhu — a serpent ascetic — in what is only his second film, a role he has described as 'a lifetime opportunity'.
When does 'Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure' release?
'Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure' is scheduled to release in cinemas on 3 July 2025. The film's trailer has already generated significant audience interest ahead of its opening weekend.
Where was 'Nagabandham' filmed?
The film was shot over 107 days, with approximately 80 per cent of the production taking place in Hyderabad and the remainder in Kerala. The story itself is set around the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.
What is the story of 'Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure'?
The film centres on the Brahma Kamalam, a divine artifact housed at the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram that has reportedly never been stolen despite centuries of attempts. When an evil force tries to seize it, Lord Shiva joins the Naga Sadhus to protect it, with the mystical Nagabandham serving as the temple's ultimate guardian.
Why does Virat Karrna believe divine energy protected the 'Nagabandham' crew?
Virat Karrna has said that despite numerous physically challenging sequences shot over two years, no member of the cast or crew suffered an injury serious enough to halt filming. He attributes this to the blessings of Lord Shiva, given the film's deeply spiritual subject matter.
