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Reports: Alia Bhatt to Star in Abhishek Pathak’s ‘Housewife’ With Rajkummar Rao in Talks

Filming is tentatively slated for late 2026 once the director completes Drishyam 3.

Overview

  • Variety India reports that Bhatt is set to lead and co-produce Housewife through Eternal Sunshine Productions alongside Panorama Studios.
  • The film is described as a topical relationship drama centered on a married couple, with Bhatt portraying a housewife.
  • Rajkummar Rao is negotiating for the male lead and has not yet signed, which would make this a first on-screen pairing with Bhatt if finalized.
  • Principal photography is being targeted for August–September 2026, contingent on Abhishek Pathak wrapping the Hindi franchise finale Drishyam 3.
  • The project lines up after Bhatt’s current commitments, including YRF’s Alpha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War.