Oct 16, 2026 10:30am IST
Janhvi Kapoor-Sreeleela-Siddharth Gupta’s Untitled Romantic Thriller Goes On Floors In Nainital (EXCLUSIVE)
Janhvi Kapoor, Sreeleela and Siddharth Gupta’s untitled romantic thriller, directed by Umesh Bist, has been grabbing eyeballs ever since details about the cast and crew emerged on social media. Variety India has exclusively learnt that the film has gone on floors, with its first schedule underway in Nainital, Uttarakhand.
While the film marks Gupta’s return to his home state for a shoot, Janhvi has previously filmed her survival thriller Mili and horror comedy Roohi in the region.
Centred on two girls’ obsession with the same boy, the film is produced by Ektaa Kapoor and Guneet Monga under their respective banners, Balaji Motion Pictures and Sikhya Entertainment. Interestingly, Janhvi has been part of several women-led films, including “Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl,” “Good Luck Jerry,” “Mili” and “Ulajh,” along with the horror comedy Roohi.
Bist has previously directed “Pagglait,” “The Trial Season 2,” “Gyaarah Gyaarah” and “Kaun? Who Did It?.” Besides the untitled romantic thriller, he is also helming the sequel to “Pagglait,” which will take the story forward with a fresh perspective, with Sanya Malhotra reprising her lead role.
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Meanwhile, Janhvi will next be seen in the romantic revenge drama “Lag Jaa Gale,” co-starring Tiger Shroff and Lakshya. Backed by Dharma Productions, the film is directed by Raj Mehta, known for “Good Newwz,” “Jugjugg Jeeyo” and “Selfiee.” It is scheduled to hit theatres on May 14, 2027.
Sreeleela, meanwhile, is making her Hindi debut with Anurag Basu’s untitled romantic musical drama, co-starring Kartik Aaryan. Backed by T-Series, the movie features a soundtrack composed by Pritam and is scheduled for release on April 30, 2027.
Siddharth Gupta was recently seen in “Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart,” which received a positive response from audiences.
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