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Shoojit Sircar Confirms Rajkummar Rao for Satirical Two-Hero Comedy

The filmmaker finalizes the script and begins casting for the second lead, with production set for late 2025.

Rajkummar Rao Roped In For Two-Hero Comedy Drama Directed By Shoojit Sircar; Second Lead Hunt Still On - Report
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Rajkummar Rao joins filmmaker Soojit Sircar in a two-hero comedy film: Report
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Overview

  • Shoojit Sircar is set to direct a satirical two-hero comedy, marking a creative shift following his last film's underperformance.
  • Rajkummar Rao has officially signed on as one of the leads, with the search for a co-lead currently underway.
  • The film’s script has been finalized, and shooting is planned to begin in the second half of 2025.
  • The casting process prioritizes finding a credible actor with strong comic timing to complement Rao.
  • Meanwhile, Rajkummar Rao is promoting his upcoming film Bhool Chuk Maaf, which releases in theaters on May 23, ahead of a likely June 6 streaming debut on Prime Video.