Arshad Warsi reunites with 'Munna Bhai' director Rajkumar Hirani
Acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, known for his successful Munna Bhai franchise, is set to make his digital debut with a cybercrime thriller series. The upcoming Disney+ Hotstar project, titled Pritam Pedro, will feature Vikrant Massey and Arshad Warsi. While Massey's involvement was announced by Hirani in January, a new Mid-Day report has teased Warsi's participation. This marks a reunion for Hirani and Warsi, who previously collaborated on the Munna Bhai series where the latter played the iconic character Circuit.
Hirani to serve as showrunner-producer for 'Pritam Pedro'
In Pritam Pedro, Hirani will not only be the showrunner but also the producer. The directorial responsibilities have been entrusted to his assistant director, Amir Satyaveer Singh. The series is a departure from Hirani's usual comedy-drama films like PK (2014) and Dunki (2023), venturing into the realm of crime thrillers while maintaining his signature humor.
'Pritam Pedro' to feature Massey and Warsi as cybercops
The series will revolve around two cybercops, Pritam and Pedro, portrayed by Massey and Warsi, respectively. A source from the creative team told Mid-Day that Warsi's character is a seasoned cop who solves crimes using traditional methods. In contrast, Massey's character is a young tech-savvy cop who employs technology to solve cases. The show will explore their contrasting personalities as they navigate through various crime-solving scenarios together.
'Pritam Pedro' to begin filming in Goa
The production team for Pritam Pedro has chosen Goa as the primary filming location, with some scenes also set to be shot in Mumbai and Pune. The decision came after an initial recce in north India. If all goes according to plan, the series is expected to start shooting in November this year.
