PremiumMadhuri Dixit to play serial killer in Nagesh Kukunoor's psychological thriller series?
Nagesh Kukunoor and Madhuri Dixit-Nene are teaming up for the psychological thriller Mrs. Deshpande.
Last Updated: 10.45 AM, Aug 05, 2024
The Fame Game (2022), Madhuri Dixit-Nene's first web series, portrayed a celebrity who planned her own abduction. After two years, the actor appears to be planning to darken her hair a bit. A psychological thriller starring a serial murderer and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor is reportedly in the works, according to mid-day.
Title and premise of the new series
A source told the tabloid that the title is Mrs. Deshpande. The show follows the police as they recruit a serial murderer in order to deduce another killer's methods of operation and apprehend him. A source has confirmed that the show is an adaptation of a French series.
The thriller marks Kukunoor's triumphant comeback to streaming following his 2022 contribution to the anthology Modern Love: Hyderabad, where he directed a segment. His previous work includes directing the hit Disney+ Hotstar series City of Dreams. Assuming everything goes according to plan, the director will film Mrs. Deshpande on the floors after the monsoon.
The process of casting has begun. The source also raved to the tabloid that the crew is really looking forward to showcasing Madhuri in a dramatic role.
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 details
Interestingly, Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, co-starring Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and Vidya Balan, will feature Madhuri next. The film has wrapped the shoot and is gearing up for the Diwali 2024 release.
Talking about Madhuri's casting, a source had earlier said that a different spirit would enrich the story. The portrayal of Madhuri and Vidya as two spirits will pit Rooh Baba (Aaryan) against them. The producers have pulled off a masterstroke by pairing the two leading females onscreen for the very first time.
A source also told Pinkvilla that on August 2, the roughly seventy-five-day schedule came to a close. The producers aim to have the edited teaser filming around Diwali time available by mid-August. The makers will determine the launch date once we lock the cut with the VFX output. The team is confident in their ability to entertain the audience throughout the festive season of Diwali, so their objective is to bring it as soon as possible and create anticipation for the material. The purpose of this teaser is to get people excited about Diwali 2024's release.