EntertainmentPosted at: Jan 19 2026 1:13PM


Filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta joins Junglee Pictures for intense theatrical film

Los Angeles, Jan 19 (UNI) India’s Junglee Pictures has announced a collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta for an upcoming tentpole theatrical feature, uniting the studio behind hits like ‘Badhaai Ho’ and ‘Raazi’ with the director of the ‘Raid’ franchise, confirms Variety.
Gupta, known for ‘Raid, Raid 2, No One Killed Jessica, and Aamir’, has earned a reputation for reality-based narratives with commercial appeal. His latest release, ‘Raid 2’, ranked among the top 10 highest-grossing Bollywood theatrical releases of 2025.
According to Variety, the collaboration combines Gupta’s grounded storytelling style with Junglee Pictures’ legacy of content-driven cinema across genres. The studio, which debuted with Dil Dhadakne Do, has since produced successes including Badhaai Ho, Raazi, Talvar, Badhaai Do, and Bareilly Ki Barfi.
In 2025, its slate included Haq and the Malayalam film Ronth, both critically acclaimed across theatrical and streaming platforms.
The untitled project has completed its scripting phase, with casting expected to begin soon. The film promises an intense narrative in line with Gupta’s signature style.
Vineet Jain, MD of The Times Group (Junglee’s parent company), said: “Junglee Pictures has always focused on backing distinctive, relatable stories with lasting cultural value. This collaboration with Raj reflects the studio’s intent to join forces with filmmakers who strengthen its slate through purposeful, impact-driven cinema, bringing quality storytelling with relevance, scale, and audience connection. This film will also be a true tentpole for Junglee – bold and impactful, rooted in realism.”
Gupta added, “I’ve always been drawn to narratives grounded in reality that also have the ability to connect with audiences on a larger canvas. This film is conceived as a hard-hitting, immersive, engaging and entertaining theatrical experience. Junglee Pictures has a strong legacy of backing thoughtful, content-led cinema, making this collaboration feel like a natural alignment.”
Producing partner Myra Karn said, “Junglee Pictures brings together heart, vision, and fearless storytelling. Junglee’s bold, innovative approach meets Raj Kumar Gupta’s unflinching storytelling, crafting stories that question the status quo. This collaboration is special, and I am honored to be part of this dream team.” Further details about the project remain under wraps.
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