'Toxic' actor Akshay Oberoi and Heli Daruwala headline ‘Love Lottery'; Shoot starts on Feb 27

Akshay Oberoi and Heli Daruwala will begin shooting a new Bollywood suspense thriller with courtroom drama elements on February 27 in Dehradun. The film, directed by Arvind Pandey, blends intense moments with a dramatic love story and features a large ensemble cast. Production is set to roll out in Uttarakhand on a start-to-finish schedule.

According to HT City, the project is currently operating under the working title ‘Love Lottery.’ Pandey has confirmed that the entire film will be set in Uttarakhand, and the team plans to reveal the final title shortly.

Akshay Oberoi and Heli Daruwala lead courtroom suspense drama

As reported by Network 18, Pandey confirmed, “The film will be shot in Uttarakhand in a start-to-end schedule. The film’s working title is 'Love Lottery', but we are yet to lock it and will be announcing it soon.” He described the story as a mix of suspense, courtroom drama, and romance woven into a single narrative.

Oberoi, who has recently appeared in projects such as ‘Toxic’ and ‘King,’ takes on the lead role. Daruwala joins him as a key cast member. The supporting cast includes Kabir Duhan Singh, Agni Agyari, Manu Rishi Chadha, Kuldeep Bhargava Tushar, Santosh Shukla, and Indra Krishnan.

Pandey, who previously directed ‘Ishq Pashmina’ in 2022, has also written the story for this film. He is working on the music alongside composer Varun Mishra. Speaking about the casting choices, Pandey said, “We have chosen the cast very meticulously, and all are very powerful actors.”

Dehradun shoot and Uttarakhand backdrop

The team will start principal photography in Dehradun at the end of February. The makers plan to capture the region’s landscapes to enhance the film’s setting and mood. The courtroom conflict and emotional arcs are expected to drive the narrative.

Pandey also highlighted a link to Lucknow. Several members of the cast and crew, including producer Kuldeep and some actors, hail from the city. While the film will shoot in Uttarakhand, that connection adds a personal layer to the project.

With its blend of suspense, courtroom drama, and romance, the film aims to deliver a layered story anchored by a strong cast.

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