After impressing everyone with her performance in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Kangana Ranaut is all set to star in an action film titled Dhaakad.
Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the first look of Kangana from the movie on his official Twitter account.
First look of Dhaakad
In the pic, Kangana is seen standing in the middle of a burning set, with a gun in both hands.
Kangana Ranaut in action entertainer #Dhaakad… Filming to commence early next year in #India and international locales… Action director from #Hollywood to choreograph elaborate sequences… Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai… Produced by Sohel Maklai… #Diwali 2020 release. pic.twitter.com/0Lx3VZMTad
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 6, 2019
In an interview, Kangana said, “After the success of Manikarnika, it has been proven that audience across the globe are loving larger than life films with a female hero. Dhaakad is not only a benchmark film for my career but will be a turning point for Indian cinema as well. The film is mounted on a large scale, is one of a kind female led action film, and is apt for a Diwali release. If it is received well, there will be no looking back for women in Indian Cinema.”
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Speaking about the film and Kangana, director Razy said, “Being an army kid myself, I’ve always wanted to start off with an action film. This is a great time for a film of this genre and I’m looking to push the boundaries on this project with my visual style. I respect Kangana as an actor and we’re excited to make a memorable film. He further stated This film will be beautifully crafted and a sincere piece of action cinema, with a number of thrilling action sequences, and a female hero who’s as elegant as she is deadly.”
The film will be directed by Razneesh Ghai and jointly produced by Sohel Maklai Productions and Asylum Films and co-produced by Qyuki Digital Media.
The film will hit the screens on Diwali 2020.