Yogesh Deshpande’s Hindi directorial debut to go on floors in April After dabbling across advertising and regional cinema, filmmaker Yogesh Deshpande is set to step into mainstream Hindi cinema with his upcoming feature film. The project, currently in pre-production, is scheduled to go on floors in April, with casting underway and extensive location recce already completed. Three actresses are already shortlisted for the project. Since starting his career in 2005, he has written and directed over 100 ad films. He is also the founder of RedefineZ Concepts, which later expanded into a full-fledged production house, RedefineZ Productions, based in Pune. Speaking about his journey and his entry into mainstream Hindi cinema, Yogesh Deshpande said, “My journey from advertising to filmmaking has always been guided by a belief that stories must remain emotionally honest and culturally rooted. Each project has helped me explore how deeply personal narratives can connect with wider audiences. Entering mainstream Hindi cinema feels like a natural extension of that journey — an opportunity to tell stories that are both intimate and universal. This film reflects the world we live in today, shaped by change, technology, and human relationships, while remaining deeply grounded in real experiences. ”He transitioned into feature filmmaking with 66 Sadashiv, marking his entry into long-form storytelling. He followed this with the musical biopic Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke, which had the... #April #Hindi_cinema #Deshpande #directorial_debut #mainstream_Hindi #Hindi #Yogesh_Deshpande #filmmaker_Yogesh #Hindi_directorial #Yogesh
After Toxic, Yash steps away from KGF, plans directorial debut After Toxic, Yash has no plans of returning to the KGF franchise. Shocked as his fans may be to hear this, the superstar will not be doing another KGF film at least not for quite a while. In fact, and you heard it here first, Yash intends to direct a film next. According to a source very close to the actor, “Throughout Toxic, Yash was a very close collaborator with his director, Geetu Mohandas. You could almost say he was a co-director on the film. His input has gone into almost every sequence. But Yash won’t be taking any credit, as he considers Geetu Mohandas the true and rightful helmer of the project, while he sees himself as just another technician on the team. ”That equation may soon change. The next Yash starrer is likely to be directed by the superstar himself. He already has an idea for the project but prefers to speak about it only after Toxic releases. Also Read: Zee Music Company bags music rights of Yash starrer Toxic in major 2026 deal with KVN Productions... #Yash #KGF_franchise #plans_directorial #KGF #directorial_debut #Geetu_Mohandas #Toxic #KGF_film #Yash_steps #plans
