Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions have joined hand to announce ‘Jigra’, their first co-production. Alia Bhatt will star in and producer ‘Jigra’ set to release in theatres on 27th September, 2024.
The announcement video launched today for ‘Jigra’ is an anime style clip featuring Alia Bhatt in a secluded alley of a big city with a back pack. In the off-screen narration she can be heard telling her brother that since he has tied her rakhi it’s her duty to protect him at all cost and she won’t let anything happen to him ever.
‘Jigra’ will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker, writer Vasan Bala who is known for exemplary works like ‘Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’, ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’, ‘Bombay Velvet’ and more.
Written by Debashish Irengbam, the film is touted to be a story of courage, passion and determination of a young woman who will cross any obstacle to fulfill her promise at any cost. Further information on the cast for ‘Jigra’ remains to be revealed.
‘Jigra’ is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt and Somen Mishra. Marijke DeSouza serves as the co-producer. Achint Thakkar has composed music for the film with cinematography from Swapnil S. Sonawane and editing by Prerna Saigal. ‘Jigra’ will release in theatres on 27th September, 2024.
Watch the announcement video here