Deepika Padukone, Padmavati Padmavati is a 2017 Indian epic period drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali , based on the epic poem Padmavat (1540) by Malik Muhammad Jayasi . [1] [3] The film features Deepika Padukone in the title role as Rani Padmavati , alongside Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh as Sultan Alauddin Khilji , with Aditi Rao Hydari and Jim Sarbh in supporting roles. The film is scheduled for release in 3D on 1 December 2017. [4] [5] Contents [ hide ] 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 3.1 Casting 3.2 Design 4 Soundtrack 5 Release 6 Controversy 7 References 8 External links Plot The film is based on the legend of Rani Padmavati , a legendary Hindu Rajput queen, mentioned in Padmava...