02 September,2026 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vedika Pinto and Lakshya. Pics via Instagram
Vedika Pinto, who caught attention with her performance in Musafir Cafe, is set to share screen space with Lakshya in filmmaker Prosit Roy's upcoming directorial venture. The yet-untitled project promises to pair romance with a psychological edge, giving the actors a chance to explore a story that appears to be far removed from a conventional love tale.
Pinto's addition to the cast marks an interesting new pairing with Lakshya, who has been steadily choosing projects that allow him to move across genres. While Musafir Cafe helped put the actress on the radar, her collaboration with Roy and Lakshya could give her another opportunity to explore a more layered part.
Lakshya, meanwhile, has been building a varied filmography. From the high-octane action of Kill to the romantic drama Chand Mera Dil and his appearance in The Bads of Bollywood, the actor has experimented with distinctly different spaces. His upcoming collaboration with Roy is expected to take that versatility a step further, with the psychological element adding an unpredictable layer to the romance.
The film comes after Roy's work on Raakh series, which saw the filmmaker explore a darker dramatic space. For his next outing, he appears to be switching gears while retaining an element of intrigue. The project is described as a romance with a psychological twist, suggesting that the relationship at its centre may not be as straightforward as it initially seems.
With Lakshya and Pinto leading the cast, the film also brings together two performers at different stages of their careers for a pairing that has yet to be seen on screen. Details about the plot, supporting cast and production timeline are currently under wraps, keeping much of the project's intrigue intact.
Roy's track record of leaning into unconventional narratives makes the combination particularly interesting. A love story carrying a psychological hook gives the director room to play with perception, relationships and the darker corners of human behaviour.
For now, the makers are keeping the title and finer details under wraps. But with Musafir Cafe actor Pinto joining Lakshya and Raakh director Roy at the helm, this untitled project has already created curiosity around what could be an unusual take on the romance genre.
