India, May 11 -- After making her debut in Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies, Nitanshi Goel is stepping into a completely different space with her next project. The actor on Monday unveiled her first look as Karuna from the upcoming Netflix Telugu film Takshakudu. Paired opposite Anand Deverakonda, the actor's Telugu debut already appears to be positioning her in a darker, emotionally layered world.

In the first-look poster, Nitanshi embraces an earthy, raw look with intricate pearl embellishments adorning her forehead and traditional jewellery adding to the character's rooted, cultural identity. The striking red-and-white face paint, paired with moody amber lighting, gives the poster a haunting yet emotionally charged atmosphere.

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