True events have started its new successful journey in Indian Cinema. Such a real-life story of Delhi police’s bravery is getting portrait by the producers Nikkhil Advani, Bhushan Kumar and John Abraham. The Batla House encounter officially known as Operation Batla House against Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists in Batla House on 19 September 2008 will soon reach to silver screen and Nikkhil Advani will helm the project with John who will also be the lead role of film and will portray Sanjeev Kuma Yadav, the head of the encounter team.
John expressed his excitement as “I have always been drawn to the intrigue and drama that real life offers — small events, big ones or a human experience that resonates with a larger reality. Batla House is on point with this pursuit. I’m almost obsessed with it. I am aware of Nikkhil’s talent, but more than that, I am sure of his intent. Satyameva Jayate has started a relationship that has been wonderful between Emmay and JA Entertainment. We will work day and night to make a special film. Bhushan Kumar and our studio partner, T-Series, understand our vision and I am hoping this partnership is the beginning to many more.”
Nikhil also appraised John and said that he is a perfect choice for the project: “Given his penchant for excelling in films of this genre, John was the right choice to play Yadav, an unassuming man of few words and a long list of extraordinary achievements. The film, which is a fictional account inspired by the real-life encounter, will not be from one man’s perspective only but will show three perspectives — that of the police, those present near the location, and the real picture. I am glad Bhushanji and I are working together again for Batla House and it is so heartening to find a studio, which is open to different genres and content-driven cinema”
Bhusan Kumar seems equal excited by achieving such a wonderful team and said: “Nikkhil and I have been working together since many years and when I heard that he is making Batla House, I decided to join hands with him. After working with John in Satyameva Jayate, I know Nikkhil has chosen the right role for him. Even though the film speaks of an incident that happened years ago, Nikkhil will show the story in a different perspective, making the reel story look as real as possible. We are keen to produce content-driven cinema and Batla House is one of them,”
Reportedly, the drama thriller will be on the floor from September 2018 and Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Nepal will are the venue decided for the shoot.