‘Tu Yaa Mai': Adarsh Gourav, Shanaya Kapoor film to go on floors in June
Director Bejoy Nambiar's upcoming film Tu Yaa Mai, starring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor, will begin filming in June. The prep work for the psychological thriller has commenced.
'I'm truly thrilled to start working on this film,' Gourav, known for The White Tiger and Superboys of Malegaon, said in a statement. 'The shoot for the film starts in June and the work on it has already begun. It's a completely different genre from what I've done before, and that's what drew me to the project.'
Gourav praised Nambiar for his 'distinct cinematic voice', and expressed his excitement for teaming with Shanaya. 'I can't wait for audiences to experience what we're creating,' he said.
Shanaya Kapoor is the daughter of actor-producer Sanjay Kapoor and niece of Anil Kapoor. Earlier this year, she finished filming forAankhon ki Gustaakhiyan, co-starring Vikrant Massey.
Adarsh Gourav won plaudits for his performance in Reema Kagti's filmmaking comedy Superboys of Malegaon.
The actor is set to appear in the FX television series Alien: Earth, playing the character Slightly.
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