Fresh off the success of Matka King, Kritika Kamra has officially signed her next feature film. The actress is set to headline director Pushaan Mukherjee’s upcoming drama, currently titled Dumbbell, with filming expected to begin in June.
The announcement comes shortly after Matka King was renewed for a second season by Prime Video, further strengthening Kritika’s growing presence in performance-driven projects.
While the makers are keeping plot details under wraps, sources suggest that Dumbbell is being developed as an emotionally intense drama. Kritika’s role is said to demand both physical and emotional transformation, making it one of her more challenging performances to date.
According to insiders, the actress was immediately drawn to the film because of how different it felt from her previous work. She has reportedly already started preparations ahead of the June shoot schedule to fully immerse herself in the character.
The project is expected to mark another significant step in Kritika Kamra’s evolving film career, as she continues to choose stories centered around layered characters and strong narratives.
With principal photography set to begin soon, Dumbbell is shaping up to be one of the actress’s most intriguing upcoming projects.