Mar 19, 2026 12:18pm IST
Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Mess’ Signs Pratik Gandhi In Lead Role (EXCLUSIVE)
On Tuesday, Hrithik Roshan and Prime Video India announced "Mess," a comedy film, marking their second collaboration following the thriller series "Storm." Now, Variety India has exclusively learned that “Scam 1992” star Pratik Gandhi will play the lead role in the feature, directed by "Crew" fame Rajesh A. Krishnan.
Gandhi will play a man with extreme Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in this high-concept narrative blending comedy with tension. The film follows a motley group of robbers who, upon invading the family house of the man with OCD, slowly realize it's not the family but them who need to survive this night-long standoff. The film features an ensemble of delightful characters, with Gandhi at the center, showcasing again his flair for comedy following his brilliant comedic performance in Kunal Kemmu's “Madgaon Express."
Based on an original screenplay by Paul Soter, with an adapted screenplay and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, “Mess” is said to be a thrilling amalgamation of comedy and chaos, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. Speaking at the time of the announcement, Hrithik promised this film "would resonate with audiences who appreciate fresh, unconventional stories that push the boundaries of the genre.” Shooting is scheduled to commence in a few months.
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The project will be officially announced this evening at Prime Video India's slate launch event in the presence of Hrithik Roshan. Gandhi, however, will not be attending the event, as he's currently shooting in Meghalaya for “The Sky Is Pink” director Shonali Bose's small indie film, “Tongues of the Tree," co-produced by Hansal Mehta's True Story Films.
Looking ahead, Pratik Gandhi has a slew of projects lined up ahead. This includes Sumit Purohit's satire comedy drama, “Baaghi Bechare"; Rahul Dholakia's Netflix film, “Hum Hindustani"; and Hansal Mehta's much-awaited series, "Gandhi," based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.
Meanwhile, Hrithik's debut web series, "Storm," is expected to premiere on Prime Video India later this year. The high-stakes thriller series is directed by “Tabbar” fame Ajitpal Singh and stars Parvathy Thiruvothu, Alaya F, Srishti Shrivastava, Rrama Sharma, and Saba Azad in lead roles.
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