Mumbai: Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will star in Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming debut home production, Tiku Weds Sheru.
Kangana’s production house, Manikarnika Films, shared the news on Instagram and said, “The best actor of our generation joins team Tiku weds Sheru. We are privileged to have found our Lion. Tiku weds Sheru filming begins soon.”
She also posted a picture of Nawazuddin, on her official Instagram account, with the caption, “Welcome to the team, Sir.”
Earlier, late actor Irrfan Khan was supposed to play the lead character in Tiku Weds Sheru.
This film marks Kangana’s maiden production since the launch of her production house in 2020.
About the film, she said, “with Tiku Weds Sheru, Manikarnika Films is venturing into digital space. It is a love story and a satire with dark humor. In the digital space, we will do more edgy, new-age, and niche content.”
Nawazuddin had praised Kangana’s acting skills in a recent interview.
Besides her home production, Kangana has Thalaivi, Dhaakad, Tejas and Manikarnika Returns: The Legend of Didda lined up for release.
(Avya Mathur)