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New Delhi [भारत]July 16 (ANI): The makers of the upcoming Punjabi feature film 'Raanjheya' have officially announced the project. Releasing the first look title poster of the film, the names of Hardy Sandhu, Simrat Kaur Randhawa and Angad Bishan Singh Bedi have been confirmed as the lead actors. Directed and written by Gurjind Mann, the film is a timeless love story exploring passion, loss, longing and destiny.

Hardy Sandhu's 'homecoming' to Punjabi cinema

'Raanjheya' marks the return of Hardy Sandhu to Punjabi cinema. Earlier, he was seen in the successful regional film 'Maahi NRI' in 2017. The singer-actor later made his presence felt in Bollywood as well, including playing legendary cricketer Madan Lal in the 2021 sports drama '83' and his role in 2022's 'Code Name: Tiranga'.

Sharing his excitement about returning to Punjabi cinema, Hardy Sandhu said in a press release, "Returning to the Punjabi screen feels like a true 'homecoming' for me. The love that I have received from this industry is where everything started. I was waiting for the right script and couldn't have asked for a better script to do my next Punjabi project. 'Raanjheya' is the project I was waiting for. It has an incredible emotional core, unmatched scale and a fantastic team behind it. I can't wait to show audiences what we're creating."

Starcast of the film and director's vision

Simrat Kaur Randhawa and Angad Bishan Singh Bedi will be seen together with Hardy Sandhu in the film. Simrat Kaur Randhawa gained nationwide recognition after her appearance in the blockbuster 'Gadar 2', while Angad Bedi is known for his performances in various film projects.

Talking about the vision behind 'Raanjheya', writer-director Gurjind Mann said in a press note, "With Ranjheya, we are not just telling a story; Our aim is to change the way Punjabi cinema is viewed globally. Love is a universal language, and with Ranjheya we're going deep into what it does to a person in love. Bringing Hardy back to his roots with a brilliant talent like Simrat and the powerhouse energy of Angad is a dream of timing and talent. The script demands an intense, larger-than-life presentation, and we are leaving no stone unturned to match global production expectations."

Big production houses come together

'Raanjheya' is the first collaboration between Shadow Fox Entertainment (led by producers Siddhant Pilani and Manav Shrotriya), Dream Reality Movies (led by producer Rajesh Arora), and Panorama Studios. The makers said the collaboration will extend beyond 'Raanjheya', with the companies joining hands for multiple premium projects in Punjabi and Hindi cinema.

The film aims to bring large-scale production values ​​and global perspective in regional storytelling. (ANI)