Actor Darsheel Safary has officially joined the cast of the upcoming cross-border international feature film, which also stars Mohit Raina and National Award-winning actor Priya Mani. The yet-untitled project is being set up as a global co-production between Mumbai-based Azure Entertainment and US-based Red Bison Productions.
Darsheel Safary to join Mohit Raina and Priya Mani in upcoming international film based on true story
The film will mark the first on-screen collaboration between Mohit Raina and Priya Mani, bringing together two actors known for their work in both theatrical cinema and streaming platforms. With Darsheel Safary joining the group, the project brings together actors from diverse cinematic spaces spanning mainstream films, iconic streaming content and internationally recognized storytelling formats.
According to the makers, the film is pitched as a premium international project and is expected to release on global streaming platforms. The story will reportedly explore themes of identity, resilience and human connection across borders, blending cinematic scale with intimate human drama.
Darsheel Safary, who gained worldwide recognition from his debut performance Taare Zameen ParIt is said to play an important role in the narrative. Sources close to the production reveal that her character will act as an emotional bridge between the Indian and international worlds depicted in the film, forming a central part of the emotional arc of the story.
Speaking about joining the project, Darsheel Safary shared, “This story moved me deeply. It talks about courage, vulnerability and the choices that define who we become. I am grateful to be a part of a film that transcends geography and speaks to universal emotions.”
The untitled feature is based on a true story and will follow an immigrant family’s emotional journey on questions of identity, belonging and life beyond the traditional idea of the American Dream. The narrative has been described by the producers as intimate yet cinematic, focusing on themes that resonate across cultures and geographies.
The project is written and directed by Harsh Mahadeshwar and is currently in advanced pre-production. Principal photography is scheduled to begin later this year, with the film expected to be shot across multiple international locations. Production will be supported by an international team spanning India and the United States, with the manufacturers aiming to combine high production values with a global distribution strategy.
Azure Entertainment, known for producing films like Badla, Kesari and Rocky Handsome, is collaborating with Red Bison Productions to bring the story to the screen. With its cross-border narrative and internationally produced production, the film aims to attract audiences both in India and abroad.
