Vikesh Bhutani reveals Abhay Verma, Shanaya Kapoor’s starrer is titled Jacob Cardoso

Abhay Verma and Shanaya Kapoor

What does JC stand for? That's what we wondered when the Abhay Verma and Shanaya Kapoor-starrer, so titled, was announced last March. Well, now that the comic caper is nearing its release, producer Vikesh Bhutani is ready to unveil the official name. "Jacob Cardoso is its full title," he told mid-day.

Directed by Shujaat Saudagar, the comedy is reportedly set in 1987. "It's a beautiful film set in Goa, around the time when it was becoming a state. It's a period caper," added Bhutani.

Shujaat Saudagar

Jacob Cardoso went on floors in March 2025 and was wrapped up in two months. It will mark Kapoor's second release of the year after Tu Yaa Main, while Verma has another significant offering in Laikey Laikaa. As Bhutani is readying the film for release later this year with co-producer Saudagar, he further shared, "By the first week of March, we may announce the release."

Who is Shujaat Saudagar?

The director previously helmed Farhan Akhtar's ‘Rock On 2' (2016), and the web series, ‘Bambai Meri Jaan' (2023)