Acclaimed actress Tisca Chopra is poised to make her directorial debut with the thriller-drama film Saali Mohabbat, which is scheduled to premiere on the OTT platform ZEE5 later this year. The film marks a significant milestone in Chopra’s career, transitioning from celebrated performer to filmmaker.
Produced by Jio Studios and Manish Malhotra’s Stage5 Production, Saali Mohabbat features a stellar ensemble cast including Radhika Apte, Divyenndu Sharma, Anurag Kashyap, Anshumaan Pushkar, Sauraseni Maitra, and Sharat Saxena. The film has already garnered attention through its screenings at prestigious festivals such as the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and the Chicago South Asian Film Festival.
The narrative centers around Smita, portrayed by Radhika Apte, a small-town housewife whose seemingly mundane life spirals into a complex web of infidelity, deceit, and moral ambiguity. As secrets unravel, the story delves into themes of obsession, betrayal, and the fragile boundary between truth and illusion.
Speaking about the project, Chopra expressed her excitement over exploring layered storytelling and psychological depth through her directorial lens. The film also marks fashion designer Manish Malhotra’s second venture as a producer, following his debut earlier this year.
While the exact release date is yet to be announced, anticipation is building among audiences and industry insiders alike, with many eager to see how Chopra’s vision translates on screen.
