Abhishek Banerjee Opens Up On Three Projects On Netflix: 'Feels Like One Of Those Rare Years...'

Actor Abhishek Banerjee is set for a busy 2026, with three projects lined up on Netflix across different genres and formats. He will be seen in the Tamil web series Legacy, the anthology Lust Stories 3, and the Netflix original film Toaster, produced by Rajkummar Rao.

The line-up reflects his interest in varied storytelling — from working in a new language to exploring relationship-driven narratives and character-led films. Each project places him in a different creative space.

Speaking about this phase, Abhishek Banerjee said, “2026 feels like one of those rare years where everything I love about acting comes together at once. To have three projects on the same platform, yet all so different from each other, is incredibly special. Legacy is my

first Tamil web series, and working in a different language and cultural environment pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best possible way. It made me more aware, more prepared, and more respectful of how storytelling changes with context and region. The experience reminded me why I fell in love with acting in the first place because it constantly challenges you to unlearn and relearn.”

He added, “Lust Stories 3 is part of an anthology that has always been bold, honest, and unapologetic in the way it talks about relationships and desire. Being a part of that universe means trusting the writing and the director completely, because these stories rely heavily on emotional truth rather than spectacle. It allows you to explore silences, awkwardness, vulnerability things we don’t often talk about openly. As an actor, that kind of space is both frightening and liberating.”

Talking about Toaster, he said, “Toaster is a very special project for me, not just because of the script, but also because it’s produced by Rajkummar Rao, someone I deeply admire as an actor. The film has a unique tone of quirky on the surface, but layered with emotion and observation underneath. These are the kind of stories that stay with you because they reflect everyday absurdities in such an honest way. Being trusted with a role like this makes me feel grateful and grounded.”

He concluded, “What excites me most is that all three projects exist on the same platform, yet none of them resemble each other. That’s the beauty of where storytelling is today. As actors, we’re no longer confined to one image or one format. I feel fortunate to be in a phase where I can explore different languages, genres, and emotional spaces, and I hope audiences enjoy discovering these characters as much as I enjoyed playing them.”