Rajkummar Rao's Second Production Explores India's Education System Flaws

ActorTanya Maniktalais set to play a pivotal role inRajkummar Rao’s second production, an untitled drama exploring the flaws and pressures of India’s education system.The film, which also starsKeerthy Sureshalongside Rao, will be directed byAditya Nimbalkar, best known for his debut feature 'Sector 36' (2024). Tanya is slated to begin shooting in November, with a 30-day schedule planned for her portions.Story based on commercialization of educationThe story, as per reports from Mid Day, delves into the growing commercialization of education, the mental toll of academic expectations, and the definitions of success and failure imposed on young minds. Tanya’s character plays a crucial role in questioning the system’s rigidity and moral compromises.Aditya Nimbalkar returns with a hard-hitting subjectAfter the gritty realism of ‘Sector 36’ which was inspired by the Nithari killings, director Aditya Nimbalkar shifts his lens toward another socially charged theme which is the politics of education.Aditya reportedly wanted an actor who could balance strength with sensitivity, and Tanya fit that vision perfectly. Reportedly, Tanya was the first choice for the director in the role.Tanya on choosing empowered rolesEarlier, in a conversation with IANS, Tanya emphasized her commitment to choosing meaningful characters. “It has never been about just being part of a film; it’s about what my character brings to the story,” she said, rejecting what she calls “flowerpot roles” — where women exist only to decorate a frame.Meanwhile, Keerthy Suresh recently made her debut in Bollywood with the actioner 'Baby John' starringVarun Dhawanin the lead. The movie was a remake of the Tamil film 'Theri' and unfortunately it received mixed reviews from the audiences.'Tooth Pari: When Love Bites' Hindi Trailer: Shantanu Maheshwari, Tanya Maniktala starrer 'Secret Invasion' Official Trailer