Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Rajiv Rai Returns to Directing with New Thriller 'Zora'
Rajiv Rai, the director of movies like "Tridev", is back with a new thriller called "Zora"!
It's coming out on August 8th.
He made the movie and its sequel at the same time, but kept the costs low.
He talks about his past movies and how songs are a big part of them.
Even though he's older, he still makes friends with his ex-wife.
His new movie will be different.
Director Rajiv Rai is returning to filmmaking with his new thriller, "Zora", set to release August 8th.
Rai shot "Zora" and its sequel "Zora Zoravar" simultaneously with a modest budget.
The budget for actors in "Zora" is just Rs 25 lakh, with vegetarian food costs not exceeding Rs 50 lakh.
Rai reflects on his past films like "Yudh", "Tridev", and "Mohra", and the importance of music in his movies.
Rai discusses his amicable divorce from Sonam, and their continued friendship.
- Who
- Rajiv Rai, along with actors such as Anil Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, Sonam, and others.
- What
- Rajiv Rai discusses his return to filmmaking with the release of his new movie "Zora".
- When
- "Zora" is set to release on August 8th.
- Where
- The film was shot in Rajasthan.
- Why
- To promote his new movie and share insights on his filmmaking journey.
Movie Budgeting
Modern Film Production
Budget Size
Movie Budgeting
Historical film budgets were often larger.
Modern Film Production
Current film budgets are frequently more modest.
- Director
- Rajiv Rai
- New Film
- Zora
- Release Date
- August 8th
- Sequel
- Zora Zoravar
- Actors Budget
- Rs 25 lakh
- Food Bill
- Not exceed Rs 50 lakh
- Music Composer
- Viju Shah
