Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Saif Ali Khan are set to share the screen in an upcoming supernatural thriller, with writer-producer Kanika Dhillon making her directorial debut.
The untitled film is being developed by Dhillon in collaboration with Excel Entertainment.
While details about the plot remain under wraps, the makers are reportedly shaping the story and characters with Kiara and Saif in mind.
According to a report by Pinkvilla, the film will be an intense thriller with supernatural elements.
Dhillon, along with the writing team and Excel Entertainment, has reportedly been working on the project for a considerable period and is now preparing to take it into production.
A source close to the project told the publication, “Saif and Kiara are coming together for Kanika’s next, it is an intense thriller with a supernatural element and the script is being developed keeping both actors in mind.”
The source added that Dhillon and the team have been developing the story for a long time and are now looking to move forward with the project.
The film is expected to begin shooting later this year, once the script is finalised.
For Dhillon, the project marks a new chapter in her career as she steps behind the camera.
She is known for writing and producing films such as Haseen Dillruba, Rashmi Rocket and Dunki. Her upcoming supernatural thriller will be her first feature film as a director.
Meanwhile, Kiara has several major projects lined up. She will next appear alongside Yash in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups.
The pan-India action thriller also stars Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on 26 August.
Saif, on the other hand, is preparing for Priyadarshan’s upcoming thriller Haiwaan, in which he will share the screen with Akshay Kumar.
The film is scheduled to hit theatres on 11 September.
The new collaboration between Kiara and Saif is expected to offer audiences a different pairing, with the supernatural thriller promising an intriguing addition to both actors’ upcoming line-ups.
