Actresses get meatier projects on streaming: Vaani Kapoor

Actress Vaani Kapoor is set to make her streaming debut with Mandala Murders, a first-of-its-kind mythological-crime thriller series from Netflix and YRF Entertainment, premiering on July 25. Kapoor, known for films such as Shuddh Desi Romance and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, said the series offered her an opportunity to break new ground and showcase a deeper range of acting.

“I was looking for something incredibly special and challenging to mark my debut on Netflix streaming and I’m glad I found Mandala Murders, where I’m venturing into bolder territory and taking centre stage in a thriller that pushes me both physically and psychologically,” she said. “It is a genre I’ve never explored before. Taking this leap has challenged me to discover new layers of intensity, and vulnerability, which I think are essential for a compelling storytelling.”

She said, “A new wave of actresses is breaking barriers, taking on adrenaline-charged roles, showing that raw strength and deep emotion can thrive side by side on screen,” she said. “Indian actresses are now fearlessly leading the action genre, something that was long overdue and we’re finally seeing a shift in the landscape.” “I love streaming because an actress gets meatier projects and roles to show our craft on screen, which is more often very limited when it comes to theatrical movies as it’s mostly centred around our male actors,” she added

Mandala Murders is the second series from Netflix and YRF’s creative partnership, following the global success of The Railway Men in 2023. The show also stars Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Surveen Chawla, and Shriya Pilgaonkar in pivotal roles. It has been created and directed by Gopi Puthran, known for his work on the Mardaani franchise, with Manan Rawat serving as co-director. The series is produced by YRF Entertainment.

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