Chintaa Mani actor Sudhanshu Rai’s next is a sci-fi thriller with a Bhojpuri flavour

Actor-director Sudhanshu Rai - who is best known for his thriller projects like Chaipatti, Detective Boomrah and Chintaa Mani - is now working on an yet-untitled sci-fi feature film set in the heartland of India.

The upcoming movie will be helmed by Puneet Sharma, who directed Chintaa Mani. Dubbed a thriller, the storyline of the new film also has a Bhojpuri flavour. In it, Sudhanshu will be seen sharing screen space with actors Sourabh Raaj Jain, Hiten Tejwani, Shobhit Sujay and Manisha Sharma.

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Speaking about his character in the film, Sudhanshu said, “I play a central character in the movie, who weaves together the plots of the story and its distinct characters. My character also connects two different time frames in the sci-fi thriller. The film revolves around my character that traverses the urban and rural landscapes of the country India.”

Commenting on the film’s Bhojpuri flavour, Sudhanshu said, “I come from Gorakhpur, a small town in eastern UP. During my childhood, I have experienced the joy of living a simple life. When I came to Delhi, a piece of my native always stayed within me. Stories set in India’s heartland have always found fondness among the audience. But unfortunately, the exploration has remained confined to rom-coms, crime and political thrillers. This is the first time in Bollywood that a sci-fi film based on this part of the country is being made, and the Bhojpuri language plays an integral part in the narrative. The film is majorly shot in a village near Gorakhpur, while a considerable portion will be filmed in Delhi soon.”

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Hiten, according to Sudhanshu, has delivered a stellar performance in the film. “Saurabh is making his Bollywood debut with this film, while former journalist Shobhit, who turned to acting at 40, is playing a lovable character in the film. Then we have some renowned faces from Bollywood, making their presence felt with their entertaining performances,” he summed up.