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NDTV
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Rajkummar Rao To Star In Shoojit Sircar's Two-Hero Comedy? Details Inside
New Delhi: Seems like Shoojit Sircar, who is credited with films like Piku, October, Sardar Udham, and Vicky Donor, is gearing up for a satirical comedy with Rajkummar Rao. Shoojit Sircar's last directorial was I Want To Talk with Abhishek Bachchan in the lead. The film did not garner big numbers at the box office, however, Abhishek's performance and the poignant storyline were much appreciated. Pinkvilla has now exclusively learnt that Shoojit Sircar has locked the script for his next project which will be a two-hero comedy with Rajkummar Rao in the lead. The shooting of the same is going to begin in the second half of 2025, and the director is currently on the lookout for a second male lead. The source told Pinkvilla, "The brief is simple - a credible actor, with some comic timing. Shoojit also wants to work with secure people, who don't interfere much in the process of filmmaking. Two-hero films are tricky, and it's crucial to work with the right energies. Shoojit has found Raj, who aligns with his sensibilities and the hunt for parallel lead is underway." The official date will be announced once the second male lead is also finalised. On the work front, Rajkummar Rao is currently gearing up for the release of Bhool Chuk Maaf where he will be seen alongside Wamiqa Gabbi. The Stree actor is also busy shooting for two projects for his home production KAMPA Films which will be OTT releases on Netflix. Rajkummar's wife, actress Patralekhaa is also a partner in this home production venture.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aap Jaisa Koi, Toaster, and Inspector Zende lead 2025 streaming lineup with Rajkummar Rao, R. Madhavan, and Manoj Bajpayee
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Streaming giant Netflix showcased three Indian productions at its APAC showcase in Tokyo, with Bollywood stars Rajkummar Rao and R. Madhavan leading the slate of upcoming titles set for 2025 release. The presentation highlighted the streaming platform's growing commitment to diverse Indian storytelling across languages and genres, reports "This year is going to be our most diverse year yet," Netflix India original films head Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "After the wildly loved 'Pushpa 2,' 'Dragon,' and 'Chhaava,' we have an exciting lineup of some of the biggest theatrical films coming to Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu." Currently streaming is "Test," the streaming giant's first Tamil-language original film, a sports drama featuring R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth. Sheikh also talked up the imminent release of "Jewel Thief," described as a "high octane heist-action film" starring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, scheduled to debut within days of the showcase. Then came the three upcoming productions. "Aap Jaisa Koi" stars R. Madhavan and Fatima Sana Sheikh in what Sheikh described as "a heartwarming romantic drama" set in Kolkata. The film, directed by Vivek Soni, marks Madhavan's return to the romance genre and follows an unlikely relationship between a 40-something introverted teacher and a confident 30-something woman who is a French teacher. "Inspector Zende," featuring Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh, draws inspiration from true events. The 1980s-set film directed by Chinmay Mandlekar chronicles Madhukar Bapurao Zende, an "ordinary cop with an extraordinary sense of justice," pursuing notorious international criminal Carl Bhojraj. Also featured was "Toaster," Rajkummar Rao's latest comedy and the first production from KAMPA Films, the new production house launched by Rao and his wife, actor Patralekhaa. The film features Rajkummar as a miser whose obsession with a wedding gift - a toaster - triggers "murder and mayhem." The cast includes Sanya Malhotra, Abhishek Banerjee, Seema Pahwa, and Archana Puran Singh. During an on-stage conversation, Rajkummar discussed the genesis of KAMPA Films: "We were in Goa on a holiday, and our friend was visiting us from Delhi, who's not from the industry at all... He said, 'why don't you guys produce?'" He also revealed his approach to comedy: "I try not to be funny while doing comedy, which is a very difficult task, because sometimes you get greedy... But that would just ruin the scene. So you have to be very controlled while doing comedy."
