14 August,2026 06:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Lakshya. Pic via Instagram
Lakshya is ready to explore a darker side of romance. The actor is set to collaborate with filmmaker Prosit Roy, known for Raakh, on an upcoming yet-to-be-titled film that promises to blend a love story with psychological drama. The project is currently in development, with the makers looking at December 2026 to begin filming. While details about the plot are being kept under wraps, the combination of romance and psychological elements suggests that this won't be a conventional love story.
For Lakshya, the project also marks another interesting addition to a filmography that has increasingly seen him experiment with different genres and characters. After making an impact with Kill, the actor went on to feature in Chand Mera Dil and The Bads of Bollywood, further showcasing his willingness to move between vastly different worlds.
The upcoming film will reportedly see Lakshya step into a more layered and unpredictable character. While romance remains at the heart of the narrative, the psychological angle is expected to add a darker dimension to the relationship at its centre.
Rather than relying solely on the familiar beats of a romantic drama, Prosit Roy is said to be developing a story where emotions, relationships and psychological complexities are closely intertwined. Roy, who has built a reputation for exploring intense subjects through distinctive storytelling, is expected to bring his own sensibility to the genre. His collaboration with Lakshya could therefore offer an unusual spin on the familiar love-story template.
The project is yet to be officially titled, and the makers are keeping further details under wraps.
The casting process is currently underway, with the team yet to lock the female lead. The makers are reportedly looking for an actor who can match the film's emotional and psychological demands.
The casting could prove crucial, particularly given the film's focus on a relationship that appears to have more going on beneath the surface than meets the eye.
The film is targeting a 2027 theatrical release, although further details about the production timeline and release date are expected to emerge once filming begins.
For Lakshya, the collaboration arrives at an interesting point in his career. From the brutal action of Kill to romance and comedy, the actor has been steadily building a varied screen portfolio. Teaming up with Roy for a psychologically tinged love story could give him another opportunity to push himself as a performer.
With filming expected to begin in December, this unusual romance is one to watch as Lakshya continues to carve out his space in Bollywood. Meanwhile, Lakshya's Lag Ja Gale along with Tiger Shroff and Janhvi Kapoor gets a summer 2027 release date.
