Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj on Monday announced his multi-starrer production Kuttey, featuring Arjun Kapoor, Konkona Sen Sharma, Naseeruddin Shah, Tabu and Radhika Madan.
To be produced together with filmmaker Luv Ranjan, the film marks the feature directorial debut of Vishal Bhardwaj’s son, Aasmaan Bhardwaj.Kuttey also stars Kumud Mishra and Shardul Bhardwaj of Eeb Allay Ooo! fame.
The official Instagram page of Vishal Bhardwaj Films shared the announcement teaser of the film. “Neither do they bark, nor do they growl. they only bite,” the assembly company’s page wrote.Vishal has helmed acclaimed movies like Maqbool, Omkara and Kaminey.
Written by Aasmaan and Vishal Bhardwaj, Kuttey has been pegged as a caper-thriller. The film is currently in its pre-production stage and can commence shooting in end 2021.Aasmaan has completed his bachelors in filmmaking at the varsity Of Visual Arts, NYC and has assisted his father on 7 Khoon Maaf, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola and Pataakha.
Vishal Bhardwaj described Kuttey as “extremely special” because it marks his first collaboration together with his son.”I’m excited to ascertain what he does with it. Luv Films and Vishal Bhardwaj Films also are coming together for the primary time and that i am immensely excited about this association, as i
actually admire Luv’s brave attitude towards filmmaking and powerful commercial sense.
“I have worked with Naseer Sahab, Tabu, Konkona and Radhika on different films throughout my career and Aasmaan has brought all of them together in one film itself. We cannot await the audience to
witness this captivating thriller on the large screen,” he said.
Luv said Vishal’s storytelling vision has been “very inspiring” to him.”It gives me immense happiness that
I’m going to collaborate with him for Aasmaan’s film.”
The film’s music are going to be scored by Vishal Bhardwaj with lyrics penned by Gulzar.Kuttey are going to be presented by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series. Vishal Bhardwaj’s wife, singer Rekha Bhardwaj and Ankur Garg also are credited as producers on the film.
The film will mark the primary collaboration of Vishal Bhardwaj with Arjun Kapoor, whose last release was Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. The filmmaker has previously directed Radhika within the 2018 drama Pataakha, Naseeruddin within the acclaimed Maqbool in 2003 and Konkona Sen Sharma in Omkara (2006).
