'Ek Hasina Thi' director back with another thriller

Sriram Raghavan, whose debut film "Ek Hasina Thi" had won him rave reviews, is back with another thriller. "Johnny Gaddaar ", Raghavan's second directorial venture, will narrate the story of five friends who plan to do something together but one of them tries to play a spoilsport by betraying them for his individual gain.

"It is a suspense thriller that shows how a person tries to double cross his friends for his personal motives but all his plans backfire. The film is based in Mumbai and has been shot in Mumbai, Pune and Goa," said Raghavan.

He added that the film would be released in mid-September.

Raghavan's "Ek Hasina Thi" (2004), which starred Saif Ali Khan and Urmila Matondkar, was a suspense potboiler. It received a lukewarm response at the box office but was loved by those who saw it.

Raghavan has been a movie buff since childhood and has always wanted to direct films. The talented director has taken a gamble this time by casting a fresh face, Neil. He however insists that he is very confident about his story and that is the reason why he went ahead and chose a debutante actor.

"I know that my story is good. I'm very confident about it. Moreover, I'm happy to have Neil on board. He worked as an assistant director with the Yash Raj camp and the best part of having a fresh face is that the audience do not have a preconceived image about an actor," he said.

Raghavan added that he is also working on an adventure film but did not reveal any further details about its theme.

Indo-Asian News Service