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Taapsee Pannu reunites with Haseen Dillruba writer Kanika Dhillon for new film Gandhari

Taapsee Pannu reunites with Haseen Dillruba writer Kanika Dhillon for new film Gandhari

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Taapsee Pannu and writer Kanika Dhillon are teaming up for a new Netflix film called Gandhari. The streaming platform shared the news on its social media accounts on Tuesday. Taapsee and Kanika's last project, Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba, was also released on Netflix a few weeks back.

The actor-writer duo have previously worked together in Manmarziyaan, Haseen Dillruba and its sequel Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.

The duo's latest, Gandhari is described as an action-thriller film that will explore a "different kind of love — the profound bond between mother and child", a press release said.

"Gandhari promises a riveting storyline filled with relentless determination and intense personal stakes, set against the backdrop of gripping mystery and high-powered action. Audiences will see Taapsee Pannu as a fierce mom on a mission," it added.

Devashish Makhija, known for making critically-acclaimed titles such as Ajji as well as Bhonsle and Joram with Manoj Bajpayee, will direct Gandhari from a script written by Dhillon.

Expressing confidence in her partnership with Dhillon to create "magic" on screen, Pannu said she is thrilled to explore an intense character in Gandhari.

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"I did action nine years ago, and I've been waiting for a script that would bring me back to it and challenge me in new ways. After playing a spy, I was searching for something deeper, and Gandhari, with its powerful story of a mother driven by revenge, felt like the perfect fit," the actor said.

Dhillon, who will produce the movie through her banner Kathha Pictures, said the new film will dig deep into the essence of a mother’s unwavering love and ferocity.

"Don’t mess with a tigress’ cub, because she will destroy you! Taapsee and I are coming together for a fiery- raw -action thriller for the first time! And we are excited to bring this powerful tale of revenge and redemption... I’m very excited for our audiences to experience this emotionally charged, action-packed - thrilling saga - Gandhari," she added.

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