Aanand L Rai, the director-producer behind films like Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu and Zero, has teamed up with Jio Studios for his next venture, Nakhrewaalii. The film is touted to be a comic entertainer directed by Rahul Shanklya, who has previously worked with Rai as an associate director on Nil Battey Sannata and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. The film will introduce a fresh face to Bollywood, Ansh Duggal, who will play the lead role.
The film went on floors on Monday, June 28, which also happened to be Rai’s birthday. The filmmaker celebrated his special day by doing what he loves the most – making films. He took to his Instagram account to share a picture of himself holding the clapboard of Nakhrewaalii along with the caption, “Birthday pe kaam kiya hai… aur kaam se hi khush hoon (I worked on my birthday… and I am happy with my work).”
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Rai also expressed his excitement about working with Jio Studios and Shanklya on Nakhrewaalii. He said, “I am thrilled to collaborate with Jio Studios for this unique story. Rahul is a talented director and I have seen him grow over the years. He has a great vision for Nakhrewaalii and I am sure he will create magic on screen with Ansh and the rest of the cast.”
Nakhrewaalii is said to be a quirky comedy that revolves around a young man who falls in love with a girl who is full of nakhra (attitude). The film will explore the hilarious situations that arise from their romance. The makers have not revealed the female lead or the other cast members of the film yet.
The film is written by Himanshu Sharma and Neeraj Yadav, who have previously penned films like Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu Returns and Zero for Rai’s banner Colour Yellow Productions. The film will also have music by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, who has collaborated with Rai on Raanjhanaa and Atrangi Re.
Nakhrewaalii is expected to release in 2024.