The upcoming spy drama Khufiya (2022), written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj is based on the novel Escape to Nowhere by former chief of counter espionage unit of R&AW, Amar Bhushan. The upcoming Netflix film stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Wamiqa Gabbi and Bangladeshi actress Azmeri Haque Badhon.
The thriller follows the journey of a R&AW operative Krishna Mehra, played by Tabu, who is assigned a very crucial mission which leaves her juggling between her dual identity as a spy and a lover. The first look video of the film’s character was unveiled at Netflix’s Films Day event in Mumbai today.
While none of the characters say any dialogues, Bhardwaj’s feature sets the tense mood of distrust and fear in the world of the spy thriller.
Bhardwaj shared, “Working on films that explore people, characters, conflicts and relationships is something I truly enjoy. Khufiya is a really special project for me. The entire team has worked very hard to create a suspenseful slow burning thriller and with Netflix we are thrilled to present the film to audiences globally.”
His long-collaborative Tabu added, “As an actor, I have always wanted to be a part of different stories and narratives. With the character that I play in Netflix’s Khufiya, I have been extremely fortunate to explore a very distinct story. Working with VB [Vishal Bhardwaj] is always a pleasure and a very rewarding experience. We’re excited to work with Netflix and bring the film to entertainment lovers across the world.”