Vidya Balan-starrer Kahaani may have a new leading lady. Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh is returning for a third instalment in the franchise, with actor Yami Gautam Dhar set to headline the film, reported Pinkvilla.

“Kahaani 3 is a new story altogether... Yami’s character has a very strong arc. The film is still in the pre-production stage, and the team is working on the timelines for the shoot,” a source told the outlet.

The source added that Ghosh “has a very clear vision for the Kahaani world. He is working closely with the team to ensure that the third film feels fresh but still carries the soul of the franchise.”

We reached out for a comment to both actors, but they remained unavailable till the time of going to press. As of now, it is unclear whether any actors from the earlier films will appear in the new project. The franchise includes Kahaani (2012) and Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh (2016), both starring Balan in different roles.