After producing renowned and critically acclaimed films like Tanu Weds Manu, Shahid, Aligarh, Madaari, Judgemental Hai Kya, Omerta, Thalaivii and many more, ace producer Shailesh R Singh is all set to present his next film Setu. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the film will be an edge of the seat, thrilling courtroom drama around sanctioning of the Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project in the early 2000s and the interim judgement that was passed on it in 2007.

Setu is a story of a common man, deeply hurt by the decision made by the Indian state on the Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project. He feels that the project questions his very existence and so he decides to challenge the government in the court of law.

Interestingly, this also happens to be Shailesh R Singh’s Karma Media’s 20th project. Known for bringing unique stories to the fore via his production house, Singh says, “When this film first came to me, I was not really interested in producing it as there is already a film being made on the same subject. But when Vishal (director) narrated the idea to me, his take on the subject intrigued me. This film is beyond faith, truth, untruth, for me.”

Talking about the film, director Vishal Chaturvedi says, “For me, the core of India lies in its culture, traditions, belief system and its history. When the Sethusamudram Shipping Canal Project was announced, I was deeply hurt and started digging to find out the relevant facts. I also travelled to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka in 2008. When I shared this idea with our producers, Harshvardhan Singh and Sumeet Seth, they wished for Shailesh R Singh to present it. When I presented the idea to him, he got excited, and that is visible in his planning and bringing the project together.”

The casting for the project is underway.

Presented by Karma Media and Entertainment in association with Almighty Motion Picture, produced by Shailesh R Singh, Polaroid Media and Wall Croft media, Setu is all set to go on floors by the end of 2022 and will release on Diwali 2023. The lead cast of the film will be announced soon.