Saif Ali Khan begins shooting for period drama directed by Ritesh Batra

Actor Saif Ali Khan has begun shooting for his upcoming period drama, directed by filmmaker Ritesh Batra, best known for films such as The Lunchbox and Photograph. Details about the film's plot, cast and release date have not yet been revealed.

For the unversed, Batra made his directorial debut with The Lunchbox in 2013. Starring Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the film received international acclaim and won several awards, including honours at the Filmfare Awards.

Saif Ali Khan, who was last seen in Priyadarshan's Haiwaan alongside Akshay Kumar, has started shooting



for his upcoming project. The film marks his collaboration with Ritesh Batra, the director of The Lunchbox.

The announcement comes after the release of two of Saif's projects in 2026, Kartavya and Haiwaan. While further details about his upcoming period drama remain under wraps, the collaboration has already sparked curiosity among fans.

For Saif, the collaboration adds another unconventional project to his filmography. Over the years, he has explored different genres and unique stories through projects such as Sacred Games, Being Cyrus and the period drama Laal Kaptaan.