Radhika Apte Set to Make Directorial Debut

Radhika Apte, known for her critically acclaimed performances in films like Padman, Andhadhun, and Monica O My Darling, is all set to step into the role of a director. Her directorial debut, Kotya, is an action fantasy film that follows the story of a young migrant sugarcane cutter who gains superpowers after undergoing a forced medical procedure. The film, which will be produced by filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, is a Hindi/Marathi action-fantasy that explores themes of empowerment and freedom.

Radhika made her main stream film debut with South film Raktha Charitra opposite Vivek Oberoi directed by Ram Gopal Varma and then she was seen in Prakash Raj directorial Dhoni in Tamil and Telugu bilingual. Then she shot to fame with Nandamuri Balakrishna's Legend which became blockbuster followed by Lion with NBK. She then acted with Rajinikanth in Kabali. 

The announcement of Radhika Apte's directorial debut was made as part of the CinéV-CHD Market lineup, alongside the second edition of India's Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF). The lineup features 22 diverse projects from both established and emerging filmmakers, including notable names such as Hansal Mehta, Nandita Das, and Shonali Bose. Radhika Apte's film is expected to be a highlight of the lineup, given her reputation as a talented and versatile actress.

On the work front, Radhika Apte was most recently seen in Sister Midnight, which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and received a BAFTA nomination. She was also nominated for a BIFA award for her performance in the film. In December last year, Radhika Apte announced the birth of her child with her husband, Benedict Taylor, and shared a photograph of herself breastfeeding the newborn on Instagram. As Radhika Apte prepares to make her directorial debut with Kotya, fans and critics alike are eagerly awaiting the release of the film.