Junglee Pictures has announced its collaboration with renowned filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta for an ambitious tentpole film, to be directed by him, marking the coming together of two creative forces known for delivering engaging, rooted narratives that resonate powerfully with audiences at scale. Raj Kumar Gupta, one of Indian cinema’s most respected writer-directors, is best known for hard-hitting and commercially successful films such as Raid, Raid 2, No One Killed Jessica, and Aamir.
Commenting on the collaboration, Vineet Jain, MD, The Times Group, 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.”
Director Raj Kumar Gupta shared his excitement, saying, “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. I’m excited to collaborate with Junglee Pictures.”
Speaking about the association, producing partner Myra Karn added, “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 honoured to be part of this dream team.”
Junglee Pictures has previously backed several acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Raazi starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, Badhaai Ho featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, and Bareilly Ki Barfi. The banner’s most recent theatrical release was Haq, starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam. Its upcoming projects include Daayra, headlined by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran.