Looop Lapeta, starring Taapsee Pannu, Tahir Raj Bhasin, to be premiered on Netflix on 4 February

Looop Lapeta (2022), starring Taapsee Pannu and Tahir Raj Bhasin, will be premiered on Netflix on 4 February.  The comedy thriller, produced by Sony Pictures Films India and Ellipsis Entertainment, is a remake of the award-winning German film Run Lola Run (1998).

The film, directed by Aakash Bhatia, is said to be an adventurous thriller where Pannu’s character Savi experiences a tricky situation to rescue her boyfriend Satya (Bhasin). They soon realize that they have to repeat events and make the right choices to come out and survive the mess they are in.

Bhatia, who is making his feature film debut with the project, said, “There’s no way to downplay the exhilaration of making your first film and Looop Lapeta has surpassed every bit of it. I’m extremely excited about the shape we have given it. It boldly jumps genres from comedy, thriller to romance and makes for a roller-coaster ride for audiences. A powerhouse ensemble cast and crew made this project what it is.”

This is Pannu’s second project with Netflix during the pandemic after Haseen Dillruba (2021). She said, “This compelling story was extremely enjoyable to make along with my director, Aakash and co-star, Tahir. I cannot wait for fans and audiences to watch this edge-of-the-seat film and enjoy it as much as we loved making it.”

Bhasin, who will also be seen in the series Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (2022) and Ranjish Hi Sahi (2022) in January, was excited about his first feature for the year. “The film is a clutter-breaking take on new age romance, and a genre I am exploring for the first time. I can’t wait for the world to meet the characters Satya and Savi. Our director Aakash Bhatia has a unique style stamp that has created a visually stunning world where thrill and comedy combine for one crazy roller-coaster of an entertainer.”

Directed by Tom Tykwer, Run Lola Run starred Franka Potente and Moritz Bleibtreu. The German film was screened at the Venice International Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.