Ayushmann Khurrana Begins Shoot For Gritty Backwater Thriller In Kerala - Know More About Sameer Saxena Film

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ready to witnessAyushmann Khurrana in yet another intriguing movie. The Thamma actor is shifting gears once again after amusing fans with a long run of socially driven comedies.The actor, who earned praise for darker, more layered roles earlier in his career, is now stepping back into the thriller space just like he did in the critically aclaimed film Andhadhun. Up next, Khurrana is headlining an intense, high-stakes project set against the atmospheric backwaters of Kerala. According to a recent update, the actor has started shooting for the intense backwater thriller.

Ayushmann Khurrana begins shoot for gritty backwater thriller in Kerala

As reported by Variety India, the yet-untitled film has already gone on floors quietly, with shooting beginning in early April. The entire schedule is expected to be completed in one continuous stretch by the end of May, suggesting a tightly planned production. Yash Raj Films and Posham Pa Pictures are working together on the project, which is their first film as part of a new multi-project partnership.

Akshaye Widhani is making the movie, and Sameer Saxena, who is best known for his work on the Netflix show Kaala Paani, is directing it. While Saxena has built a reputation in the digital space, this film will be his first theatrical feature, making it an important step in his career as well.

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The plot details are being deliberately kept under wraps, but early reports suggest that Khurrana will play an ordinary man caught in an extraordinary and dangerous situation. As per reports, the story unfolds like a race against time, with the main character getting more and more tense as they deal with a situation that gets more complicated and dangerous. It's interesting that most of the supporting cast is made up of lesser-known actors. This choice could help keep the movie realistic and surprising.

This project is also a big step forward for Posham Pa Pictures because it's the first time they've made a movie for theaters after having success with streaming titles like Maamla Legal Hai and Home Shanti.The company is also working on an upcoming series titled Adarsh Baal Bidyalaya, featuring Kay Kay Menon and Naveen Kasturia.This thriller will be Khurrana’s third collaboration with Yash Raj Films after Dum Laga Ke Haisha and Meri Pyaari Bindu.Interestingly, it indicates a conscious move away from his recent comedic streak toward more intense storytelling. Meanwhile, this year is shaping up to be a busy one for the actor, with releases like Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Udta Teer alongside Sara Ali Khan, and Yeh Prem Mol Liya directed by Sooraj Barjatya.