Director Sabbir Khan’s next film, which brings together Abhimanyu Dassani and Shirley Setia for the first time, promises a good dose of action, comedy and romance with an emotional story at it’s core
BOMBAY TIMES (July 22, 2019)

A few weeks ago, we had reported that Sony Pictures International Productions and director Sabbir Khan will be coming together for an action entertainer. We now have it that the film will be titled Nikamma.

Interestingly, the movie will introduce a fresh pair to Bollywood — Abhimanyu Dassani — son of actress Bhagyashree — and singer Shirley Setia, who is popular on social media. Abhimanyu won appreciation for his debut film Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota in 2018, and this film will mark Shirley’s debut in Bollywood. Touted to be a complete entertainer, Nikamma is in line with Sabbir’s big action entertainers — Heropanti and Baaghi — and promises action, comedy, romance and emotions that will find a connect with the audience.

Sabbir, who launched Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon in Heropanti, says, “I am always going to try and introduce new talent to the industry and I am excited to present Abhimanyu and Shirley. They are a breath of fresh air and remind me of the zest that Tiger and Kriti had in their debuts.”

Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Entertainment, India, adds, “Nikamma is part of Sony’s larger plans, where the studio is focussed on introducing new talent to the industry — backed by strong content and talented filmmakers — as it mounts an impressive slate for 2020. We are glad to associate with Sabbir, who has such a successful track record of creating big-scale entertainers.”

Talking about being a part of the project, Abhimanyu says, “The belief that Sabbir sir and Sony Pictures have shown in me is exhilarating. Also, this genre brings a whole new set of challenges that are very exciting.”

Shirley, who is excited to make her debut with the film, adds, “I couldn’t have asked for a better launch and I am glad that my first foray into Bollywood is a prestigious association with an international studio and Sabbir Sir, who has successfully launched such good talent in the industry.”

The makers have already wrapped the first schedule of the film, and a song and a few scenes have been shot on a huge scale.

Nikamma, produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Sabbir Khan Films, is scheduled to release in the summer of 2020