Adding to the festive cheer of Baisakh and Vishu, Poila, the first production venture of Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha, releases on April 15. toasterPremieres on Netflix. The quirky and interesting trailer of the film has already given the audience a taste of its unique world and has succeeded in generating a lot of curiosity. At first glance, one might assume that the story mainly revolves around Rajkummar Rao’s hilariously miserly character and Sanya Malhotra’s presence in the chaotic setup. However, this is only one part of the film’s larger comic design. Given the recent trend of surprise appearances and unexpected casting twists, toaster It appears to have a few enjoyable tricks up its sleeve.
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One such appearance is that of Farah Khan, who is already visible in the trailer and has instantly created a buzz. But there’s more in store. A source told”Prateik Gandhi appears in a scene in the film. That’s not all. The film’s producer and Rajkummar Rao’s real-life wife Patralekha will also be seen in a scene in the film. These two along with Farah Khan add to the craziness.” With these special presentations, toaster Promises unpredictability and an extra dose of entertainment.
In an interview with Hindustan Times in February 2025, Patralekha said, “Moving into production is a natural extension of my love for storytelling. I wanted to create a space where inspiring stories could flourish. Raj and I have always been passionate about cinema, and through production we hope to champion stories we truly believe in. One of my inspirations was to bring to life the stories I wanted to see on screen. “I am.”
She also admitted, “As an actor, you focus on your performance, but as a producer, you are responsible for everything from script development to execution… Raj and I have always had a great professional understanding, and this project has further strengthened that. He has been incredibly supportive of my transition into production.”
