Taapsee Pannu, Kanika Dhillon Team Again for Netflix Original Action-Thriller Film ‘Gandhari,’ ‘Joram’ Filmmaker Devashish Makhija to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Indian film star Taapsee Pannu and writer-producer Kanika Dhillon are teaming again with Netflix original action-thriller film “Gandhari.” Acclaimed filmmaker Devashish Makhija, whose last film “Joram” played several festivals including Rotterdam, Sydney, Busan, Durban and Mumbai, will direct. “‘Gandhari’ promises a riveting storyline filled with relentless determination and intense personal stakes, set against the backdrop of gripping mystery and high-powered action.
Audiences will see Taapsee Pannu as a fierce mom on a mission,” reads the plot description from Netflix. This marks the second collaboration between Netflix and Dhillon’s Kathha Pictures after “Do Patti.” “Gandhari” also marks the sixth instance of Pannu and Dhillon’s fruitful partnership that commenced with Anurag Kashyap’s Toronto-bowing “Manmarziyaan” (2018); Netflix original film “Haseen Dillruba” (2021) and its sequel “Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba” (2024); ZEE5 Global film “Rashmi Rocket” (2021); and Rajkumar Hirani-directed hit “Dunki” (2023), headlined by Shah Rukh Khan.
Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, director of original films at Netflix India, said: “’Gandhari’ is a gripping emotional story with heightened personal stakes.
This one-of-a-kind action thriller is a testament to our commitment to delivering stories that are both unique and deeply engaging.
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