Rajkummar Rao And Manushi Chhillar To Star In Bhakshak Director Pulkit’s Next Film: Report

Rajkummar Rao is gearing up for his next release Stree 2 co starring Shraddha Kapoor. The horror comedy is releasing on August 15. Well, amid this a report is coming in that he will be soon seen with Manushi Chhillar in his next film. They will star together for the first time in Bhakshak director Pulki’s film.

Pinkvilla has quoted a source saying, “Rajkummar Rao has given a go-ahead to Pulkit’s next film, which will be produced by Jay Shewakramani. The details of the plot have been kept under wraps for now, however, the makers are set to take the film on floors in September 2024 with a marathon schedule. Rajkummar Rao is excited about this collaboration and this would be a break for him from the comic space.” The film will be shot in India and will hit the big screen in 2025

“The makers were on the lookout for a fresh casting and the pairing of Rajkummar and Manushi spells something new. The duo will share an interesting dynamic in the film,” the source added.

Directed by Amar Kaushik, Stree 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Stree, which grossed nearly Rs 200 crore worldwide. Since the success of the first film, Maddock Films has expanded the universe with several interconnected movies, the latest being the surprise hit Munjya, which earned Rs 130 crore globally.

The trailer for Stree 2 opens with a chilling voiceover introducing a new supernatural threat: ‘Sarkate’, a headless horseman reminiscent of the legendary Sleepy Hollow figure. To combat this eerie new foe, the beloved trio from the first film—Vicky, Jana, and Bittu—reunite and seek the help of Shraddha Kapoor’s enigmatic character. Kapoor makes a dramatic entrance with acrobatic flair, ready to assist the friends and the sagacious Rudra in their battle against Sarkate.

Stree 2 marks the first direct sequel in the series and brings back the original cast, including Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Pankaj Tripathi, with Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. Each actor has seen their star rise since the first film’s release. Rajkummar Rao has been busy with notable films such as Mr & Mrs Mahi and Srikanth this year.