Priyanshu Painyuli to play hacker in an upcoming thriller

Time of India

3 days ago

Actor
Priyanshu Painyuli
has signed on for his next film,
Pirates
, an indie dark thriller written and directed by debutant
Nishant Sharma
. The film, also starring Chandan Roy Sanyal and Gagan Arora, is set to begin shooting next week in Delhi.
In
Pirates
, Priyanshu plays a Delhi cab driver who becomes a
hacker
, navigating the dangerous world of cybercrime. Set against the backdrop of a digitally volatile age, the story delves into themes of surveillance, morality, and identity, following a character whose skills make him both powerful and vulnerable.
'I'm thrilled to be a part of
Pirates
,' said Priyanshu. 'The film is dark, edgy, and layered with suspense. I play someone operating outside the system, dealing with things most people don't even know exist. The narrative feels fresh and intense, and the indie energy is something I'm truly drawn to.'
Comparing the project's spirit to films like
Stolen
and
Girls Will Be Girls
, he added, 'There's a different kind of creative spark in working with someone telling their story for the first time. Nishant brings a fresh voice and vision to filmmaking.'
With a gritty premise, compelling script, and ensemble cast,
Pirates
aims to be a gripping addition to the growing wave of
Indian indie thrillers
.