Bollywood star, Aditya Roy Kapur has bagged another project. The actor will be seen in Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani’s Hindi Remake of Tamil film Thadam. The film also stars Mrunal Thakur as the female lead.
Based on true events, this yet to be titled thriller will see Aditya Roy Kapur in a double role for the very first time in two completely different avatars. Helmed by debutant director Vardhan Ketkar the film is tentatively planned to go on floors in September this year.
Taking to their social media, T-Series posted, “We’re excited to announce our next, a thriller starring #AdityaRoyKapur in a double role for the first time.
Hindi remake of the Tamil hit, #Thadam. To be directed by #VardhanKetkar.
Produced by #BhushanKumar’s @TSeries & @MuradKhetani’s @Cine1Studios.
@aseem_arora”
We're excited to announce our next, a thriller starring #AdityaRoyKapur in a double role for the first time.
Hindi remake of the Tamil hit, #Thadam. To be directed by #VardhanKetkar.Produced by #BhushanKumar's @TSeries & @MuradKhetani's @Cine1Studios.@aseem_arora pic.twitter.com/wEumGbpePe
— T-Series (@TSeries) July 29, 2021
Aditya Roy Kapur excited to work on this challenging role says, “I am inspired and excited to be part of telling such an interesting story. The original film was incredibly riveting and entertaining, and it left a lasting impression on me. As an actor, getting a chance to do a double role is double the preparation and double the challenge, and I’m certainly up for it! I look forward to collaborating with Bhushanji, Murad Bhai and Vardhan to bring this exciting thriller to the screen soon.”
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The film is being produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Murad Khetani’s Cine1 Studios.