Exclusive: Producer Nikhil Dwivedi announces Shraddha’s Naagin shoot will start in 2025.
Producer Nikhil Dwivedi shared an update on Shraddha Kapoor-starrer Naagin. He said that the script took three years to perfect and the film will be going on floors next year.
In Short
- Nikhil Dwivedi’s film Naagin, starring Shraddha Kapoor, has a completed script after three years of development
- Dwivedi himself shared the update with India Today Digital
- He also shared that the film will go on floors next year
Producer Nikhil Dwivedi is set to breathe new life into the iconic folklore with his upcoming project, Naagin, and has cast Shraddha Kapoor to portray this legendary character.
In an exclusive chat with India Today Digital, Nikhil spoke about his much-anticipated film and shared an update. He said, “Finally, the script is ready now. It has taken us three years to script it. We have redone the entire script three times, and now I can say that it’s finally ready.”
Further speaking about why he decided to make Naagin, he said, “Firstly, it’s a completely brand-new subject. It has no connection with previous films. The reason for me making this film is that Indian folklore is actually very rich in ideas. We get very excited when a spider bites a man, and he becomes Spider-Man. But we kind of look down upon a woman turning into a snake. Give us a chance, and we’ll turn it on its head, and you will see quite a supernatural and different film.”
When asked about his casting decision, Dwivedi said that Shraddha’s versatility and screen presence made her an ideal choice for Naagin. “We decided from the beginning that only Shraddha Kapoor would play Naagin. She has an ethereal quality about her,” Dwivedi said.
Talking about her reaction to the film, Dwivedi said, “She jumped at it. She was the first one to come on board. She can’t wait to start the shoot, now that the script is ready. We are just figuring out how to take it on floors as soon as possible. It will most likely go on floors next year.”
Shraddha saw a massive success with Stree 2, that broke several records upon its release and solidified her position in the industry.
