Known for her roles in films like De De Pyaar De and Marjaavaan, Rakul Preet Singh is venturing into a new genre with an upcoming film. The actress, who will also be seen in Junglee Pictures’ Doctor G opposite Ayushmann Khurrana soon, is set to play a condom tester in an untitled project. The film, which is said to be a social comedy, offers a quirky take on quashing the stigma that Indians have about the use of condoms.

Marathi filmmaker Tejas Deoskar, who last directed Madhuri Dixit Nene in her debut Marathi film Bucket List (2018), will be helming the project. This film also marks Tejas’ debut in Bollywood. A source close to the project reveals, “Rakul is definitely on board for the project and is quite thrilled to play this role. She is currently prepping for her part as well. The pre-production process has begun and the discussions with regards to the shoot locations are underway, too. Tejas is looking forward to broadening his horizon and stepping into Hindi films.”

The source adds, “The film was likely to go on floors in the next few months, but due to the current COVID-19 situation, the makers have put their plans on hold and will take a call when the situation improves.”

Condom testers are people, above the age of 18, hired by condom companies to test their new products before they hit the market.