Ad filmmaker Prasoon Pandey is set to make his directorial debut with a mythological thriller, said a press release shared by the makers. He is collaborating with MovieVerse Studios and Ellipsis Entertainment (known for Neerja, Tumhari Sulu and Do Aur Do Pyaar) work on the currently untitled project. It is written by Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020) and Rana Naidu writer Vaibhav Vishal.
Speaking about the collaboration, Prasoon said in a statement, “I really enjoy the kind of stories I get to do in Advertising, which is why I haven't done a feature film yet. So, if I have to take a short break from ads after we are done casting, I was clear that it would have to be a story that's truly intriguing and unlike anything I've seen before. So, when Atul (Kasbekar) shared this with me, I knew this was the one. I've been unable to get it out of my head. It is a narrative with the potential to push cinematic boundaries.”
Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar, Partners at Ellipsis Entertainment, stated, “Prasoon has been a dear friend and someone we’ve admired for decades. Over the years, we’ve shared countless scripts with him, but this one resonated deeply enough for him to make his feature film debut. We are honored to welcome him into the Ellipsis family, joining the illustrious ranks of ad filmmakers like Ram Madhvani, Suresh Triveni and others, who have transitioned to impactful filmmaking. Partnering with MovieVerse, led by Aditya Pittie and Vivek Krishnani, further ensures a collaboration with solid, like-minded professionals who share our vision.”
Vivek Krishnani, CEO, MovieVerse Studios, said, "At MovieVerse Studios, we are dedicated to delivering content that strikes the perfect balance between emotional connection and cinematic grandeur in partnership with India’s finest talent. Collaborating with Prasoon Pandey, along with our partners at Ellipsis Entertainment, for his feature film debut is an exciting opportunity to bring forth stories that are not only relatable and engaging but also provide a rich, cinematic experience.”
More details from the project are awaited.