'NC24' cast: 'Laapataa Ladies' fame Sparsh Shrivastava joins Naga Chaitanya in Karthik Dandu directorial

Naga Chaitanya will be next seen in the new film with 'Virupaksha' director Karthik Dandu. The film, tentatively titled 'NC24', is being described as a mythological thriller with touches of fantasy, and the makers have now confirmed that 'Laapataa Ladies' star Sparsh Shrivastava has joined the cast.The team officially announced that Sparsh Shrivastava has been roped in for a pivotal role in the film. The announcement was made on the occasion of the young actor's birthday.While details of his character have been kept under wraps, the makers described it as a "path-breaking role," which means that Sparsh will be seen in a never-before avatar.Sharing a glimpse of the actor on social media, they wrote, "Welcoming the charming soul of Laapataa Ladies on board for a path-breaking role Team #NC24 wishes the young and versatile performer #SparshShrivastava a very Happy Birthday".Sparsh Shrivastava shot to fame with his memorable performance in Kiran Rao directorial 'Laapataa Ladies', backed by Aamir Khan's production house, where he played the role of Deepak. His portrayal of the good-hearted young man in the comedy-drama earned him critical acclaim and widespread recognition. Prior to that, Sparsh had made his mark with notable performances in web series like 'Jamtara', 'Ae Watan Mere Watan', and 'Dupahiya'.Speaking more about the film, the maker earlier on Naga Chaitanya's birthday shared a first-look poster which shows him in a rugged, intense avatar, holding heavy excavation tools, an axe and a jute rope. The movie looks to be a mysterious adventure thriller.He is also seen standing on rocky terrain, suggesting the film's themes around exploration, treasure hunting, and mythology. The tagline on the poster reads, "One step deeper, one swing closer". The film is currently in the production phase and more updates are yet to be shared by the makers.