Junglee Pictures, known for its widely acclaimed and loved spy thriller Raazi, is excited to announce the cast of their upcoming film titled Ulajh, a stylised international thriller, set in the prestigious and intriguing world of Indian Foreign Services (IFS).

To be by directed by National award-winner Sudhanshu Saria, the makers have given us a glimpse into the high-stakes world of International Diplomacy and unveiled a talented ensemble cast headlined by Janhvi Kapoor, Gulshan Devaiah and Roshan Mathew, and also starring Rajesh Tailang, Meiyang Chang, Sachin Khedekar, Rajendra Gupta and Jitendra Joshi. The patriotic thriller is set to go on floors by the end of this month.

Ulajh follows the journey of a young IFS officer, belonging to a prominent family of patriots, who gets embroiled in a dangerous personal conspiracy while far from her home turf. The film is written by Parveez Shaikh and Sudhanshu Saria, with dialogues by Atika Chohan.

Janhvi says, “When I was approached with the script, it instantly attracted me because as an actor, I am constantly looking for scripts that make me break out of my comfort zone. My character and the story have so many layers, emotions and parameters, which are challenging and exciting. I am looking forward to working with such talented co-actors and a development studio like Junglee Pictures for the first time.”

Director Sudhanshu Saria shares, “Junglee Pictures has picked yet another original, bold and daring film to bring to audiences and I’m so thrilled they’ve entrusted me with the task of helming it. In Janhvi, the film has found its beating heart and it’s going to be a treat for audiences to watch her along with the powerhouse performers.”

Amrita Pandey, CEO, Junglee Pictures, adds, “We strive to develop and create films in collaboration with creative minds who have a fresh and distinct voice. Having Sudhanshu on board for a film like Ulajh is a perfect fit. His creative sensibilities are unmatched. He has added nuances and layers to each character making the story so gripping. Getting together such a talented cast and a dynamic team of experienced writers and technicians who are contributing their personal touch to the film has been an invigorating experience.”