Is Shriya Pilgaonkar's Role in 'Mandala Murders Mol Chukana Padega' a Full-Circle Moment?

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Key Takeaways
- Shriya Pilgaonkar describes her new role as a transformative experience.
- She reunites with YRF, the banner that launched her career.
- The series promises a unique blend of action and storytelling.
- Shriya's character is described as a never-before-seen avatar.
- She recently served on the jury for IFFLA.
Mumbai, June 30 (NationPress) Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar is set to appear in the much-anticipated streaming series 'Mandala Murders Mol Chukana Padega', which she describes as a full-circle moment.
While the specifics of her character remain under wraps, reports indicate that she will showcase a never-seen-before avatar, adding an exciting twist to this compelling thriller.
The series features a talented ensemble cast including Vaani Kapoor, Surveen Chawla, and Vaibhav Raj Gupta. It promises a blend of intense action and complex storytelling as detectives delve into murders linked to a clandestine society. This project signifies Shriya's return to the YRF banner, reflecting her evolving career and increased visibility in the OTT space.
Discussing her reunion with the production house that launched her Bollywood career, Shriya expressed, “Absolutely thrilled to reunite with YRF after they launched me in ‘Fan’”.
‘Fan’ marked her debut, featuring superstar Shah Rukh Khan in dual roles.
She added, “Working with the remarkable team of ‘Mandala Murders’ has been an exhilarating journey. This character is unlike anything I’ve played before, a completely different avatar, and I’m genuinely grateful to Adi Sir and Gopi Sir for trusting me with this role”.
This collaboration closely follows her critically acclaimed performance in 'Chhal Kapat: The Deception', where she portrayed SP Devika Rathore, an astute police officer tackling a challenging crime.
Last year, Shriya served on the jury panel for the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) for the Shorts category during the festival's 2024 edition.
She stated at that time, “I am honored and thrilled to be invited as a jury member for the short film category at IFFLA 2024. I look forward to attending the festival in LA and watching stellar shorts by emerging South Asian filmmakers”.
“The atmosphere at film festivals is always creatively energizing and deeply inspiring. I’m eager to meet and interact with various storytellers and performers, and to experience the incredible lineup of films at IFFLA,” she added.