Sonakshi Sinha, Jyotika to act in Ashwiny Iyer’s courtroom drama; Filming begins in Mumbai

Sonakshi Sinha and Jyotika will face off in a courtroom in their upcoming film. The movie is a powerful legal drama directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. The film has been in development for some time. It was originally planned with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles, but the casting changed as things didn’t go as planned.


“Because it didn’t align with [our] timelines and creative direction," a source told Mid-Day. Earlier this year, the makers decided to rework the script and give the project a fresh start. That’s when Sonakshi Sinha came on board.


According to the source stated to Midday, “Sonakshi came on board after extensive look tests and readings. She brings a grounded intensity to the role that impressed the creative team."

Filming Begins in Mumbai
The shoot for the film started just last week in Mumbai. Courtroom sets have been built in areas like Malvani, Madh Island, and Vile Parle. The film’s story revolves around a legal case and explores themes of personal trauma and social justice.


Sonakshi’s Role
Sonakshi Sinha will play a strong and determined lawyer in the film.

Jyotika Joins Soon
Jyotika is expected to start filming in mid-June and will also have a powerful and impactful role.

“The script is gritty and is not your typical courtroom drama. The legal arguments have emotional backstories, and both female leads have equal weight," as mentioned by News18.com, the insider revealed.

Film Title and Schedule
The film doesn’t have a title yet, but it’s already looking promising. The team hopes to finish shooting by the end of the year if everything goes as planned.

Sonakshi’s Recent Work
Sonakshi Sinha recently played dual roles of a mother and daughter in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama Heeramandi.

2024 Release
In 2024, she appeared briefly in the sci-fi action film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The movie released on Eid but got negative reviews and did poorly at the box office.

Jyothika’s Film Journey
Jyothika made her Hindi film debut in Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1997), directed by Priyadarshan.

Comeback in 2024
After 24 years, she returned to Hindi cinema with 'Shaitaan' (2024), a supernatural horror film directed by Vikas Bahl. The movie also starred Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, Janki Bodiwala, and Anngad Raaj.








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