Here's why Mansore's ACT- 1978 was a tough story to pen down

As everyone awaits the theatrical release of Harivu and Nathicharami filmmaker Mansore's

ACT-1978

on November 20 we gear that the film's story was quite a tough one to crack for the writing team. According to an entertainment daily, co-writer

TK Dayanand

revealed how writing for this film was tougher than his previous films Benki Patna and

Bell Bottom

. TK Dayanand added that since this film was not a commercial entertainer and the story ran on events, the film's narrative and dialogues had to be given importance. Also, since the films was more about making the public aware of the basic laws, it was tough to streamline the writing for the film.

He added that the challenges were much bigger for this film as it is a hostage thriller and is explores the current bureaucratic framework and how they are ignorant towards common man's apathy. The film also touches upon the responsibilities of government servants and the team wanted to bring in all those aspects out creatively without making it preachy or over-the-top.

The social thriller created quite a wave with its poster and trailer featuring the protagonist Yajna Shetty strapped a time bomb around her waist. The film has Yagna Shetty in the lead and has a big ensemble cast that includes many known actors from cinema and theatre space.