Filmmaker , who is set to make his Hollywood debut with the action thriller Deadlocked starring will also direct an action drama featuring Bollywood superstar . The project is being produced by Jio Studios and will go on floors in the second half of 2027, confirmed Variety India. However, no details about the story or cast have been revealed yet.
Bhat’s rise in the industry
Bhat’s career has been on an upward trajectory since the success of his film Kill, which starred Raghav Juyal and Lakshya.
The action thriller was a hit at the Toronto International Film Festival and received praise for its action sequences.
It also gained international popularity, with buying the remake rights.
What is ‘Deadlocked’ about?
Meanwhile, Bhat’s Hollywood venture, Deadlocked, is an English-language film about a former US Marine on jury duty who springs into action when armed intruders take over a courthouse.
The script was penned by Eric Scot Anderson and Matt Takejiro Bosack.
The film will be backed by Amazon MGM Studios and stream on