Actors Manoj Bajpayee and Prithiviraj Sukumaran will be playing pivotal roles in the prequel to Neeraj Pandey’s 2015 film Baby. Taapsee Pannu will be playing the lead role in this film which will be directed by Shivam Nair. Reportedly, the film will be titled as Meera after Taapsee’s character, although her character was called Priya in Baby.
The film will be produced by Neeraj Pandey, who expressed his desire to make Baby a franchise film. Akshay Kumar, who played the lead in Baby will do an extended cameo in Meera. While Manoj Bajpayee and Prithviraj have been roped in for important roles, one more actor will be cast. How Taapsee’s character becomes an agent forms the crux of the film’s story, thus leading to what unfolded in Baby.
“I play the titular role in this action thriller and I’m undergoing training in martial arts to prepare for the action scenes.” Taapsee was quoted by Times of India. The director Shivam Nair has previously made Ahista Ahista (2006) and last year’s Bhaag Johnny.
Prithviraj made his Bollywood debut with the 2009 film Aiyyaa, and was later seen in Aurangzeb as one of the leads, along with Arjun Kapoor. The actor, one of the most popular actors in Mollywood, made his debut in 2002. He is on his way to completing 100 films. He is currently awaiting the release of Oozham, directed by Jeethu Joseph.