When director Prasanth Varma announced that he is looking to cast a relatively new face for the female lead in his upcoming film Mahakali, it surprised many. In fact, the guessing game started as the leading lady of the film was always a point of contention. With growing rumours about the female lead, Prasanth has finally let the cat out of the bag! Kannada actress Bhoomi Shetty is playing the part in the action thriller.