Avinash Tiwary's next 'Sikandar Ka Muqaddar' coming soon on Netflix!
What's the story
The much-awaited Netflix original film, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, starring Laila Majnu fame Avinash Tiwary in the lead, will be released in the coming months.
Producer Shital Bhatia confirmed the news in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama.
The film is a product of filmmaker Neeraj Pandey and Bhatia's collaboration under their banner Friday Filmworks.
Per media reports, the movie also stars Tamannaah Bhatia.
Film description
'Sikandar Ka Muqaddar' promises 'globe-trotting adventure'
Bhatia also expressed her excitement about the upcoming release, saying, "It is shaping up very well. In fact, I saw it last night itself. I am very excited for its release."
Netflix has described Sikandar Ka Muqaddar as "A globe-trotting adventure and the heist of the century!"
This is yet another collaboration between Pandey, Bhatia, and Tiwary after their successful web series Khakee: The Bihar Chapter.
Actor's acclaim
Bhatia praised Tiwary's performance in 'Sikandar Ka Muqaddar'
Bhatia praised Tiwary's acting chops, saying, "He is a wonderful actor."
She added, "When Neeraj was writing this film, he thought that he (Avinash) is right for the character. That's how we cast him, and he has done a wonderful job."
This praise comes on the heels of Tiwary's successful re-release of his debut film Laila Majnu, directed by Sajid Ali and co-starring Triptii Dimri.
Filmmakers' path
Bhatia-Pandey's journey from 'A Wednesday' to 'Sikandar Ka Muqaddar'
Bhatia and Pandey, who started their journey with the iconic movie A Wednesday, have gone on to make several films and web shows on a variety of subjects.
When asked how they choose projects, Bhatia said, "We are storytellers. That's what our job is - we are constantly looking for stories."
The film was first announced in February, with the title revealed through shadows of two men, symbolizing the fast-paced, non-stop life of a bustling city filled with constant traffic.