The casting curveball

Saif Ali Khan and Kiara Advani are an unexpected pairing set to headline a supernatural thriller. We have learnt that the yet-untitled film, backed by Excel Entertainment, is being developed with both actors in mind and will mark writer Kanika Dhillon’s directorial debut. “It is an intense thriller with a supernatural element, and the script is being developed keeping both actors in mind,” a source told Pinkvilla. The casting could bring a fresh dynamic to the genre, with the makers reportedly eyeing a year-end shoot.

Sidharth Malhotra