Actor Alia Bhatt is reportedly set to headline Housewife, an upcoming film to be directed by Abhishek Pathak, best known for Drishyam 2. The project is expected to go on floors in 2026, with Bhatt playing a married woman at the centre of a story rooted in contemporary domestic realities.
According to a report by Variety India, Bhatt is approaching the project with careful consideration, aligning it with her packed professional schedule and selectively choosing roles that offer depth and complexity. Housewife is described as a relationship-driven drama that will require a nuanced and layered performance from the actor.
Storyline and Casting
The film reportedly explores the evolving dynamics of marriage, focusing on women’s roles within modern family structures. Designed to resonate with present-day audiences, the narrative places everyday domestic life and its emotional challenges at the forefront.
While the casting process is still underway, industry chatter suggests progress is being made, though no official announcements have been issued yet.
Rajkummar Rao in Talks for Male Lead
The report further adds that Rajkummar Rao is currently in discussions to play the male lead in Housewife. While the deal has not been finalised, confirmation would mark the first on-screen collaboration between Bhatt and Rao — a pairing that has already sparked interest within the industry.
Production Timeline
Alia Bhatt is also expected to be closely involved in the project as a co-producer through her banner, Eternal Sunshine Productions. The film is being mounted in collaboration with Panorama Studios, headed by Abhishek Pathak.
Filming is reportedly scheduled to begin between August and September 2026.
Alia Bhatt and Rajkummar Rao’s Upcoming Projects
On the work front, Alia Bhatt was last seen in the jailbreak drama Jigra. She will next appear in the action film Alpha, co-starring Sharvari and Bobby Deol. Another major project in the pipeline is Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, which reunites her with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Bhatt is also reportedly in talks for the horror-comedy Chamunda with Maddock Films, slated for 2027.
Meanwhile, Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming projects include the Netflix comedy Toaster and a biographical drama based on public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.
