Ritesh Batra New Film: Love Story After Photograph | Bollywood News
- Director Ritesh Batra, known for his heartfelt Indian romantic dramas, is set to helm a new project after a six-year hiatus.
- Batra, recognized for films such as The Lunchbox and international productions like Our Souls at Night, will begin production in September on a cross-cultural love story.The cast has...
- An unnamed insider said Batra spent considerable time writing this "big romance," and the film is currently in its final preparation stages.
Ritesh Batra, the acclaimed director behind “The Lunchbox,” returns with a new romantic drama after a six-year break. This marks his comeback to Indian romantic films, promising the same emotional depth that defines his work. Production on this cross-cultural love story will begin in September,exploring themes of love and loss.Sources confirm the cast is finalized for this mature romance between an Indian man and a foreigner. guneet monga Kapoor, the producer from “The Lunchbox,” reunites with Batra. News Directory 3 is thrilled to bring you this exclusive update. With filming set to commence soon, Batra’s fans anticipate a sensitive and mature exploration of relationships reminiscent of his earlier work. Discover what’s next for this anticipated project in Bollywood.
Ritesh Batra Returns to Direct New Love Story
Updated June 29, 2025
Director Ritesh Batra, known for his heartfelt Indian romantic dramas, is set to helm a new project after a six-year hiatus. His last film, Photograph, was released in 2019. The new film promises a return to the gentle, emotional storytelling that has defined his career.
Batra, recognized for films such as The Lunchbox and international productions like Our Souls at Night, will begin production in September on a cross-cultural love story.The cast has been finalized, according to sources.
An unnamed insider said Batra spent considerable time writing this “big romance,” and the film is currently in its final preparation stages. The new film is described as a mature romance between an Indian man and a foreigner,exploring themes of love and loss.
Guneet Monga Kapoor, who produced The Lunchbox, will reunite with Batra as a producer on this international co-production.This new project marks Batra’s return to directing Indian romantic dramas.
What’s next
Filming is slated to begin in September, with more details about the cast and plot expected to be released in the coming months.The film promises to be a sensitive and mature exploration of love and loss, consistent with Batra’s previous work.