Tusshar Kapoor joins Prakash Jha's political thriller 'Janadesh'; says 'Came out of the blue...'

In a major career shift, Tusshar Kapoor is set to star in veteran filmmaker Prakash Jha's upcoming political thriller, 'Janadesh.' Known primarily for his comedic roles, Kapoor expressed that the opportunity "came out of the blue," and he is excited to explore a new acting space in a genre he has always wanted to work in. Helmed by veteran filmmaker Prakash Jha, known for his hard-hitting socio-political dramas, the film features an impressive ensemble cast. Here's what the actor said about him joining the film.Let's delve into this latest development, right here.Tusshar Kapoor's inclusion in the film was an unexpected turn of events, a fact he shared with palpable enthusiasm. According to Bollywood Hungama, the actor said, "Prakash ji called me and said that he has a character for me in this film. It came out of the blue, almost like a sign from the universe."The actor explained that while it wasn't a conscious decision to break his image, he has "been wanting to do a political thriller," especially with a filmmaker like Jha, who is known for this genre. The actor further expressed his admiration for the director's body of work, adding, "I deeply admire his work." He further shared that he is quite fortunate as an actor that he got the opportunity to work with the director and explore "a new space as an actor."Tusshar further mentioned that he and Jha have been holding "mini-workshops" to get into the skin of the character to understand how the filmmaker sees him and what his expectations are.While the character is not based on a specific real-life personality, Tusshar clarified that it is "inspired by real people and true incidents."The film's cast and release date have not been officially announced yet.The actor will next feature in the film 'Welcome to the Jungle'. The multi-starrer comedy has been scheduled to hit theaters in December 2025.