Ekta Kapoor is currently gearing up for the release of Vikrant Massey-led Sambarmati Report, which is set against the backdrop of the 2022 Godhra train burning incident. While the film will release on the big screens on November 15, the producer has already lined up Priyadarshan to direct Bhoot Bangla with Akshay Kumar for 2025, with Siddharth Mahotra joining Panchayat fame Deepak Mishra as the director. Van led with. Not only this, the latest news is that Ekta Kapoor has signed Tumbbad director Rahi Anil Barve for a feature film.
According to sources close to the development, Ekta Kapoor is a big fan of Tumbbad and was deeply impressed by Rahi Anil Barve’s work. “He has signed Rahi for a feature film produced by Balaji. The script is currently in development, but it is said to be a high-concept feature film for the big screen. The film is expected to begin production sometime next year once the scripting is finalised. Ekta intends to make this film with a top-tier actor from the young generation,” reveals a source.
The source further added that this film directed by Rahil Anil Barve is something that Ekta really wants to see as a creative force. Apart from the above films, Ekta has already appointed Rajat Arora to develop Ragini MMS 3. “This is another project that Ekta wants to start in 2025. Rajat Arora is working on the script of Ragini MMS 3, and as suggested by the title, the film features the 3 lead actresses in their most stunning avatars. Ragini MMS 3 will also go on floors sometime next year and the timeline will be finalized after Rajat Arora prepares the draft of the script.
The source clarified that Ragini MMS 3 and Rahi Anil Barve Films are two separate projects, the shooting of which will start next year. As of now, the pre-production work of Bhoot Bangla and Vaan has already started, as both the films will go on floors in the first quarter of 2025, preferably by January. Stay connected with Pinkvilla for more updates.
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