 Nushrratt Bharuccha to star in drama thriller 'Akelli'

Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha is set to headline an upcoming drama thriller movie, titled 'Akelli', the makers announced Thursday.

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The film will be directed by debutant filmmaker Pranay Meshram.

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Who earlier served as an assistant director on projects such as 'Queen' and 'Commando 3'.

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Set in Iraq, 'Akelli' showcases how a person realizes her own capabilities in adverse situations.

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Nitin Vaidya, the producer and founder of Dashami Studioz, said the company is thrilled to collaborate with Bharuccha.

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Her (Bharuccha) character in this film symbolises a lone woman's battle against all odds.

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The film's subject is very different and as a storyteller Pranay has visualized each and every bit so well.

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That his conviction made us want to back this movie,Vaidya said in a statement.

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Bharuccha most recently starred in social comedy "Janhit Mein Jaari". She will be next seen in "Ram Setu" and 'Selfiee'.

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