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Abhishek Banerjee Starts Chennai Shoot for Tamil Debut, Returns to Childhood Roots

The actor has kicked off an undisclosed Tamil project in the region where he grew up, marking a strategic expansion of his pan-Indian career.

Overview

  • Abhishek Banerjee has begun filming his first Tamil-language film in Chennai, revisiting the coastal township of Kalpakkam where he spent his childhood.
  • Key details of his Tamil debut, including its title and creative team, remain undisclosed and have fueled speculation in industry circles.
  • His acclaimed performances in Paatal Lok and the film Stolen have broadened his appeal among South Indian audiences.
  • He recently wrapped the Bhopal schedule of Baaghi Bechare, a satire directed by Sumit Purohit and starring Pratik Gandhi and Faisal Malik.
  • Banerjee calls the shoot a full-circle experience that reconnects him with the landscapes, cuisine and monsoon rhythms of his youth.