Filmmaker R Balki had unveiled the teaser of 'Chup' on Bollywood legend Guru Dutt's birth anniversary. Paying an ode to him, the teaser pointed to the criticism that the director received for his masterpiece 'Kaagaz Ke Phool'.
The recently released trailer of the thriller has gained a lot of appreciation from the fans and the release of the psychological thriller has become the most awaited one.
'Chup - The Revenge of The Artist' stars Dulqer Salmaan. The unconventional director recently opened up on casting the star for the film and the reason comes as a surprise.
"For Chup, I was lucky to have someone super talented, a superstar in one half of the country, who speaks Hindi as if it’s his mother tongue and who can be a terrific discovery for the other half of the country. I wanted a relatively fresh face for Hindi Cinema with the acting muscle of a veteran and then I found Dulquer. I narrated the film to him on Zoom during the lockdown, and that was it. We met for 30 minutes or so in Cochin and then directly on the set. I never even had to do a reading or a workshop with him," expressed R. Balki on casting the actor for the thriller.
R Balki's search for novelty came apparent in his reason for casting Dulquer Salmaan and he is certain to give his audience a never-like-before watch.
Dulquer Salmaan has played some of the most versatile roles and delivering them with utmost dedication. His diverse roles like Kurup, Hey Sinamika, Salute and Sita Ramam, highlights his roles coming from a vibrant slate. With R Balki's thriller, the actor adds another to his list.
'Chup' is R Balki’s debut in the genre of blood and kills. A thriller of global significance, the movie is being conceptually touted as the first-of-its-kind in the world. His films have always piqued the interest of fans, critics and peers alike with his subject often making headlines. Breaking through the clutter, the disruptive filmmaker has made a lasting impact with his groundbreaking ideas and original school of thought.
Others headlining the power-packed cast of the film are Sunny Deol, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and Pooja Bhatt, who recently made a massive comeback with Bombay Begums. The movie is directed by R Balki and produced by Gauri Shinde, Hope Filmmakers and Pen Studios. The original story is by R Balki, the screenplay and dialogues have been co-written by R Balki, critic-turned-writer Raja Sen and Rishi Virmani.
The film is set to release on September 23.
