Varsha Bharath’s directorial debut Bad Girl’s Hindi version will get a theatrical release. The Tamil feature—presented by Vetrimaaran and Anurag Kashyap—is set for its Hindi theatrical release on September 26.

The coming-of-age film is headlined by actor Anjali Sivaraman, playing a teenage girl navigating love and lust in Chennai. Its original Tamil version released in theatres earlier this month on September 5.

Anurag Kashyap, who has come on board as a presenter, said Bad Girl is "one of the most original stories" he has encountered.

"When I first read it, it reminded me of how as a young filmmaker I wanted to tell bold stories and Varsha has gone beyond all my expectations and made an excellent film out it. She’s a voice to watch out for and we’re happy to release the film in Hindi, as we know that it’s a story that will relate to every girl growing in country,” he said.

Varsha said the film was born out of a need to tell a story that felt honest to the world she sees around her— "one where women are constantly defined, confined, and judged."

"Through the film, I wanted to question the very idea of labels and how easily they are used to diminish women. For me, directing this as my debut has been both liberating and daunting, but the journey has been worth every step. I’m thrilled that the film will now speak to Hindi audiences, and I hope it connects with them in unexpected ways,” she said.

Backed by Vetrimaaran's Grass Root Film Company, with Ranjan Singh as the executive producer, the film also stars Shanthipriya. The movie will be distributed by Flip Films. With music composed by Amit Trivedi, Bad Girl debuted at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam and won the prestigious NETPAC award.