Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Harinder Sikka and Venu Udugula Collaborate for Hindi Film
Harinder S. Sikka, a famous author and filmmaker, is teaming up with Telugu director Venu Udugula for a new Hindi movie.
Sikka is known for writing the story of the popular film Raazi.
Udugula, who directed the Telugu movie Virata Parvam, is excited to make his Hindi directorial debut with this project.
The film is based on a novel by Sikka and will feature two female leads.
It's about a game called the Bride-Card Game and will be both smart and emotionally engaging.
The movie is planned to start production in 2026.
This collaboration is part of a trend where more Telugu filmmakers are entering Bollywood.
Harinder S. Sikka and Venu Udugula are collaborating on a new Hindi film.
The film is an adaptation of a novel by Sikka, featuring two female protagonists.
Venu Udugula will adapt the novel into a screenplay and direct the film.
The movie is expected to go into production in 2026.
This collaboration is part of a growing trend of Telugu filmmakers venturing into Bollywood.
- Who
- Harinder S. Sikka and Venu Udugula
- What
- Collaboration on a new Hindi film
- When
- Film expected to go on floors in 2026
- Where
- Hindi film industry
- Why
- To adapt a novel by Harinder S. Sikka into a screenplay and direct the film
- Harinder S. Sikka
- Author and filmmaker, former Lieutenant Commander in the Indian Navy, Group Director – Strategic Business at Piramal Group, producer of Nanak Shah Fakir
- Venu Udugula
- Telugu filmmaker, director of Virata Parvam, producer of Raju Weds Rambai
- Film Details
- Adaptation of a novel by Harinder S. Sikka, features two female protagonists, revolves around the Bride-Card Game
- Production Timeline
- Expected to go on floors in 2026
- Notable Works
- Calling Sehmat (Raazi), Nanak Shah Fakir, Virata Parvam, Raju Weds Rambai