Saif Ali Khan and Kiara Advani to star in Kanika Dhillon’s directorial debut – Reports | Hindi Movie News
Writer Kanika Dhillon’s directorial debut will star Saif Ali Khan and Kiara Advani in lead roles, with Excel Entertainment producing the venture. The project is currently being scripted, and the team is working towards commencing the shoot later this year.
Saif Ali Khan and Kiara Advani’s film is a supernatural thriller
According to Pinkvilla, Saif and Kiara are coming together for Kanika’s next. It is an intense thriller with a supernatural element, and the script is being developed keeping both actors in mind. Kanika and the writing team have been working on this story for a very long time, and the makers are now looking to take it forward.
Kanika Dhillon steps into direction for the first time
This project will see Kanika Dhillon step into the director’s chair for the first time. Recognised for crafting narratives built around strong characters and unconventional themes, Kanika has carved a niche for herself as one of Hindi cinema’s leading screenwriters. Among her notable works are ‘Manmarziyaan’, ‘Kedarnath’, ‘Judgementall Hai Kya’, ‘Haseen Dillruba’, ‘Rashmi Rocket’, ‘Raksha Bandhan’ and ‘Dunki’.
Kanika Dhillon’s production ventures
Kanika has also expanded into production under her banner Kathha Pictures, with ‘Do Patti’, which she wrote as well as produced, turning into one of her notable ventures. Her work on thrillers, especially ‘Haseen Dillruba’ and its sequel ‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’, points to her sustained interest in the genre.
Saif Ali Khan and Kiara Advani’s film to go on floors later this year
Though the storyline and its supernatural elements are being kept firmly under wraps, Saif Ali Khan and Kiara coming together is expected to add a new dimension to the thriller. The team is currently in the process of finalising the script, and additional details are expected to be finalised in the months ahead. Filming is slated to begin later this year.
