Manoj Bajpayee and Kay Kay Menon, two of Indian cinema’s most celebrated actors, are set to join forces in Neeraj Pandey’s upcoming thriller. The untitled film, which delves into the high-stakes world of Indian intelligence agencies, promises to be a gripping ride.
Described as a “casting coup,” the project is being produced under a lucrative deal with Netflix, marking Pandey’s first direct-to-digital feature film collaboration with the platform. According to an exclusive report by Pinkvilla, pre-production has already begun, with filming slated to start in May 2025. The espionage thriller is expected to premiere on Netflix in 2026.
Neeraj Pandey, known for his masterful storytelling in films like A Wednesday, Special 26, and Baby, will dedicate the next six months to the project. While he is also working on the second season of the popular Hotstar series Special Ops, this film marks a significant addition to his growing repertoire of digital-first content
Manoj Bajpayee, renowned for his role in The Family Man, and Kay Kay Menon, lauded for his performance in Special Ops, are no strangers to the espionage genre. Both have earned critical acclaim for their nuanced portrayals in high-stakes narratives. Their collaboration has long been anticipated by fans, and this project finally brings the two stalwarts together.
With Pandey at the helm, the combination of Bajpayee and Menon is expected to set a new benchmark for the thriller genre, both on digital platforms and beyond.