Mumbai, Jan 29 (NationPress) Actress Parul Gulati is set to appear in the much-anticipated thriller “Tu Yaa Main”, alongside Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor. She expressed her admiration for filmmaker Anand L Rai, describing his cinematic universe as theatrical, layered, and emotionally rich.

In the film, Parul portrays Laira, who serves as Shanaya's close friend and manager. Reflecting on her role and her enthusiasm for being part of Rai’s distinctive world, Parul shared, “I’m genuinely so happy and honestly still trying to soak it all in. Laira fiercely supports and challenges Shanaya, embodying a very authentic character.

“What thrills me the most is that she’s not merely a side character; she’s a crucial emotional anchor in the tale. Being part of such iconic dialogues feels surreal,” she continued.

Elaborating on her collaboration, Parul remarked: “As an actor and creator, this is truly the best collaboration I could have ever received. Anand L Rai’s world is so theatrical, layered, and emotionally rich—it’s the kind of cinema I’ve always admired and aspired to be part of. I keep pinching myself because this seems like one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime chances to participate in a big-screen, larger-than-life film that possesses such depth.”

Parul expressed her gratitude towards the creators, stating how thankful she is to the team for entrusting her with the role of Laira. “Being part of such a unique thriller and creature universe is incredibly special for me,” she said, adding that she is eagerly looking forward to audiences experiencing this film on the big screen.

She was last seen in “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2”, featuring comedian Kapil Sharma, along with Hira Warina, Tridha Choudhury, and Ayesha Khan. Directed by Anukalp Goswami and produced by Ratan Jain, Ganesh Jain, and Abbas-Mustan under Venus Worldwide Entertainment in collaboration with Abbas Mustan Film Production, this upcoming movie is slated for release on December 12, 2025.

The first film in this franchise, directed by Abbas–Mustan, debuted on September 25, 2015. “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon?” marked Kapil Sharma’s entry into Bollywood and also featured Arbaaz Khan, Manjari Fadnis, Simran Kaur Mundi, Elli Avram, Varun Sharma, Supriya Pathak, Sharat Saxena, and Manoj Joshi.

Parul, who has previously starred in P.O.W. - Bandi Yuddh Ke, Selection Day, and Girls Hostel, will also join actors Divyendu and Barun Sobti in “Donali”. This series, directed by E Niwas, features Chunky Pandey, Yashpal Sharma, and others, and is set against the rugged backdrop of Chambal during the 1960s, filmed across Madhya Pradesh.

In addition to her acting career, Parul is an entrepreneur and model, having participated in several TV shows and Punjabi films. She is the founder and CEO of a hair extensions brand and made her debut in the TV series Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kum, portraying Bittan, the younger sister of Leher, played by actress Yami Gautam.

Earlier this year, she made her appearance at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of Eddington, directed by Ari Aster.