SVF Entertainment Pvt Ltd announced on Friday Srijit Mukherji’s upcoming romantic drama X=Prem, starring Arjun Chakraborty, Madhurima Basak, Anindya Sengupta and Shruti Das.
The film will tell the story of how a software engineer takes the help of scientific methods to solve the problems that come in the way of his romantic journey with the love of his life. The film's shooting is slated to begin on 2 July.
“I have been getting many requests from the audience to try my hand at the romantic genre," said Mukherji who has been directing mostly thrillers and periods films these past few years. "The time has finally arrived!”
According to the filmmaker, X=Prem is a new-age romantic film that will reflect the beautiful shades of a college romance in a different serving. “The concept is very familiar to us, yet so very different from the core," he said. "And the best part is that the film will have four young and energetic talents,” he added, referring to the cast.
X=Prem will be Chakraborty’s first project with Mukherji. “I really liked the script and have an interesting character to play," the actor said. "I think this kind of romance has not been seen in Bengali cinema.”
Chakraborty said X=Prem is the perfect blend of romance, drama and science that will intrigue the audience. “Moreover, when you get a chance to work with someone like Srijit Mukherji, you can put your entire trust in him,” he added.
Basak is also looking forward to her first film as lead actress with the National award-winning director. “Srijit Mukherji is an all-time favourite director of mine," she said. "Getting to work with him is a huge deal. I like my role in the film and can’t wait for the shoot to begin. I am sure X=Prem is going to be a special work of mine.”
Newcomers Sengupta and Das expressed their gratitude to the director for trusting them for his next big project.