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Film 'Karnika' on Karni Mata’s Spiritual Legacy Set for 2027 Release
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM
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A new movie titled 'Karnika' focusing on the divine powers of Mother Karni Ji has been announced, with a slated release in 2027. Karni Sena Mumbai chief Surjeet Singh Rathore extended his best wishes to the director and producers.
The entertainment industry received news of a forthcoming biographical film titled "Karnika" that will explore the mythic stature and spiritual influence of Mother Karni Ji, a revered deity in Rajasthan. The project is slated for a theatrical release in 2027, aiming to bring the legend to a wider audience.
Director Raj Shandilya will helm the venture, with producers Bhushan Kumar and Krishna Kumar joining forces to finance and manage the production. The announcement was made by the film’s core team, who confirmed that the screenplay will weave historical anecdotes with devotional narratives.
Following the reveal, Surjeet Singh Rathore, president of the Karni Sena Mumbai chapter, publicly congratulated the director and producers, wishing them success in portraying the saint’s divine aura. He emphasized the cultural importance of presenting Karni Mata’s story on the big screen.
Industry observers note that the film could boost regional tourism to sites associated with Karni Mata, particularly the famed temple in Bikaner, while also adding to the growing catalog of Indian devotional cinema.
Director Raj Shandilya will helm the venture, with producers Bhushan Kumar and Krishna Kumar joining forces to finance and manage the production. The announcement was made by the film’s core team, who confirmed that the screenplay will weave historical anecdotes with devotional narratives.
Following the reveal, Surjeet Singh Rathore, president of the Karni Sena Mumbai chapter, publicly congratulated the director and producers, wishing them success in portraying the saint’s divine aura. He emphasized the cultural importance of presenting Karni Mata’s story on the big screen.
Industry observers note that the film could boost regional tourism to sites associated with Karni Mata, particularly the famed temple in Bikaner, while also adding to the growing catalog of Indian devotional cinema.