A new comedy film brought together real-life couple Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha as lead actors for the first time.

The untitled film was announced as a situational comedy directed by Shashie Vermaa. Although Ali and Richa had earlier appeared together in the Fukrey films, this project marked their first time playing an on-screen couple.

The film was backed by Scenework Productions and Giriraj Productions. Actor Kumud Mishra also joined the cast in a key role. The story was set in Delhi and was expected to mix humour, emotions and everyday life.

The makers said filming was scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026, while the theatrical release was planned for April 2027.

Speaking about the project, Alil said, “I’ve always believed that the best comedies come from honest characters and believable situations. The moment I read this script, I knew there was something special about it. It’s also exciting to finally explore a completely new dynamic with Richa on screen, and I’m really looking forward to what we’ll create together. Shashie Sir’s work is truly something I have followed and have wanted to work with him and that is also a huge reason for me to be part of this project.”

Richa also shared why she accepted the film. She said, “What drew me in was the simplicity and authenticity of the writing. It’s funny, emotional and deeply rooted in everyday life with a great social commentary angle to the story. Ali and I have shared the screen before, but never quite like this, and I’m genuinely excited for audiences to see us together in an entirely new space.”

The Fukrey actress added, “The story reminded me of my first school days which was in Jamuna Paar in Delhi, and I am very excited to share screen with Ali, he’s a gifted actor. We have never had the opportunity to work together in this capacity, previously we worked on Fukrey which was more of an adversarial role.”

Director Shashie Vermaa described the film as a character-driven comedy based on everyday life.

He said, “This is a story that celebrates people, relationships, the lens of the society and the chaos that a small moment can bring in someone’s life that can turn it all topsy turvy. Delhi itself is almost a character in the film. Having performers like Ali, Richa and Kumud brings incredible depth, spontaneity and heart to the world we’ve created, and I can’t wait to begin filming.”

Producer Mukesh Giri also spoke about the project. He said, “From the very beginning, this story stood out because of its honesty, humour and universal appeal. Bringing together Ali and Richa in a pairing audiences haven’t seen before, alongside an actor of Kumud Mishra’s calibre and under the direction of Shashie Vermaa, makes this an incredibly exciting project for all of us. We look forward to taking this film to audiences in 2027.”

The announcement came after Scenework Productions and Giriraj Productions completed work on the children's sports film Murga Trophy. The production houses continued expanding their lineup with projects across different genres.