Sonakshi Sinha-starrer 'Nikita Roy' gets new release date
It read, 'Hi guys! We have found ourselves in the midst of multiple releases and a battle for screens. With advice from our well wishers in the fraternity, distributors and exhibitors, we have collectively decided to push our release to the 18th of July, so that we can reach a wider audience.'
Nikita Roy is a psychological thriller, which was slated to release on Friday (June 27, 2025). It also marks the directorial debut of Sinha's brother, Kussh Sinha. The film is produced by Nicky Bhagnani, Vicky Bhagnani, Kinjal Ghone Dinesh, Gupta Ankur, and Takrani Vipin Agnihotri.
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Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Jyotika are reportedly starring in filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari's upcoming courtroom drama, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment and Harman Baweja's Baweja Studios .According to Mid-Day, the film went on floors last week in Malvani, Madh Island, and Vile Parle.
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