Radhika Apte to direct action-fantasy film 'Kotya'
What's the story
Radhika Apte, known for films like Badlapur, Parched, and Lust Stories, will make her feature film directorial debut with an action fantasy titled Kotya. The announcement was made as part of the CineV-CHD Market lineup. The Hindi-Marathi film will follow a young migrant sugarcane cutter who develops superpowers after a forced medical procedure and uses them to liberate her family from debt.
Directorial journey
Apte's previous directorial experience and upcoming projects
Apte is no stranger to the director's chair. She had previously helmed a short film titled The Sleepwalkers in 2020. The film, starring Gulshan Devaiah and Shahana Goswami, was a contender at the Palm Springs International ShortFest 2020 under the Best Midnight Short category. Apart from her directorial venture, Apte will also be seen alongside Keerthy Suresh in Netflix's series Akka, produced by YRF Entertainment.
Career highlights
Apte's recent personal and professional milestones
Recently, Apte attended the BAFTA 2025 awards ceremony where her film Sister Midnight was nominated in the Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer category. Up next, she is gearing up for the release of Justin Lin's Last Days, co-starring Naveen Andrews and Ken Leung. On the personal front, in December last year, she announced the birth of her first child with her husband Benedict Taylor.