7 actors who are going behind the camera in 2025
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Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha – Toaster
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha are stepping into the role of producers with Toaster, a Netflix film that marks their first project together as producers
Anshuman Jha – Lakadbaggha 2
Actor-filmmaker Anshuman Jha is set to direct not one but two films this year. He will helm Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business and comedy Lord Curzon Ki Haveli
Priyanshu Painyuli – Jaagar
Priyanshu Painyuli is making his directorial and production debut with Jaagar. Set in the mountains of Uttarakhand, it is a personal, culturally rooted story
Vir Das – Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos
He will co-direct and star in Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos, produced by Aamir Khan. This comedy-thriller adds another exciting layer to his multi-hyphenate cap
Abhishek Banerjee – Stolen
Abhishek Banerjee turned producer with the critically acclaimed Stolen, where he also played the lead role.
Rishabh Shetty – Kantara: Chapter 1
After the blockbuster success of Kantara, Rishabh Shetty is back to direct and star in Kantara: Chapter 1, taking the franchise pan-India
Ajay Devgn
After turning producer, Ajay Devgn is all set to wear the director`s hat with a yet untitled film that will feature Akshay Kumar. It was announced last year
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