Anshuman Jha’s First Ray Films announces six-film slate
Anshuman Jha's production company, First Ray Films, has unveiled a six-film slate featuring diverse stories set for release between 2026 and 2028. The lineup will be presented at the Marché Du Film during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Among the announced projects, Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business is a key title, directed by and starring Jha, with a planned November 2026 release. The film also features Adil Hussain and Sarah Jane Dias in prominent roles.
- ▪First Ray Films, founded by Anshuman Jha, announced a six-film slate on April 28, 2026.
- ▪The slate includes films scheduled for release in 2026, 2027, and 2028.
- ▪It will be showcased at the Marché Du Film during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in May.
- ▪Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business, directed by and starring Anshuman Jha, is set for release in November 2026.
- ▪The film features Adil Hussain and Sarah Jane Dias alongside Jha.
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Actor-filmmaker Anshuman Jha’s First Ray Films has announced a six film slate comprising of diverse stories on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The slate will be showcased at Marché Du Film at Cannes Film Festival 2026 which will be held in May.The slate comprises of films that are planned to release in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Under the theatrical section, Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business remains the highlight, which has been directed by Anshuman and also stars him in the lead role. The film is set to be released in November this year and also stars Adil Hussain and Sarah Jane Dias.
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