Actor Mrunal Thakur, who is currently basking in praise for her performance in Dacoit, received a special compliment from filmmaker Nag Ashwin at the film’s recent success meet.
The event was attended by the cast and crew of the film, along with the Kalki 2898 AD director, who not only lauded Mrunal’s acting but also urged her to be careful about the projects she chooses.
Nag Ashwin’s advice for Mrunal Thakur
After praising the film during his speech, Nag Ashwin said, “Mrunal I think you are amazing. I am generally very protective of the stuff that you pick. Whenever you do something that’s not great, I am like why is she doing that? She deserves to do much better stuff. And whenever there’s a character that has that depth or sorrow or pain, I think you are like that era of Madhubala and Smita Patil, there are not many people like this. So please don’t do random stuff and do good stuff.”
Mrunal appeared emotional after hearing the heartfelt praise and bowed her head in gratitude to thank Nag Ashwin for his kind words.
About Dacoit
Helmed by Shaneil Deo in his directorial debut, Dacoit is an action romantic drama produced by Supriya Yarlagadda under Annapurna Studios. The film stars Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, and Anurag Kashyap in lead roles, alongside Prakash Raj, Sunil, Zayn Marie Khan, and Atul Kulkarni in supporting roles.
The film follows the story of Haridas “Hari”, a convict who seeks revenge against his former lover Saraswati after betrayal leads to his imprisonment. After being released, Hari becomes involved in a string of robberies while pursuing his personal vendetta, linking his past relationship to a wider criminal chain of events.
Released on April 10, the film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. In just three days, the film has collected over ₹40 crore worldwide.
Mrunal Thakur and Nag Ashwin’s upcoming projects
Nag Ashwin is currently working on the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Prabhas in lead roles. While Deepika Padukone featured in the first film, she is reportedly no longer part of the sequel. The first instalment earned over ₹1,000 crore worldwide, and fans now have high expectations for the follow-up.
Mrunal, meanwhile, is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Helmed by David Dhawan, the romantic comedy also stars Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, alongside Mouni Roy, Rohit Saraf, and others in key roles. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on June 5.