Rani Mukerji in talks with Shonali Bose for family drama; shooting starts in September

Over the past 14 years, Rani Mukerji has starred in notable films like 'No One Killed Jessica,' 'Mardaani,' 'Hichki,' 'Mardaani 2,' and 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.' With a career spanning over 25 years, she has successfully taken on diverse roles and become one of the most respected names in Indian cinema. Following her 2023 release of 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway,' fans are eagerly waiting to see what she does next.

According to a recent report by Pinkvilla, Rani Mukerji is in talks for her next film with filmmaker Shonali Bose, known for directing critically acclaimed films like 'Amu,' 'Margarita With A Straw,' and 'The Sky Is Pink’. According to a source close to the film, Rani has been reading several scripts over the past two years, and the one that resonated most with her is Shonali Bose’s next project. The film is said to be an endearing family drama, and the team will start filming in September 2024.The pre-production is currently underway.

The source mentioned that the team is looking to cast a big A-list actor as the leading man of the film. Rani Mukerji and the leading man will be joined by a large ensemble cast, with casting currently in progress. More details about the film will be finalized soon. The film will be backed by the makers of 'Talvar,' 'Raazi,' and 'Badhaai Ho'), and is set to start shooting in September and continue until the end of 2024, aiming for a 2025 release.

After wrapping up the shoot for this yet-to-be-titled Shonali Bose directorial, Rani Mukerji is expected to work on 'Mardaani 3'. The third installment of the successful 'Mardaani' franchise is currently in the scripting stage.