Abhishek Banerjee begins filming for Tamil debut in Chennai
Born in Kharagpur but raised in Kalpakkam — a coastal township just an hour from Chennai — Abhishek has long shared a deep connection with Tamil Nadu. From school days spent near the sea to soaking in the region's rich culture and cuisine, the actor has often spoken fondly of his formative years in the South.
Now, with his popularity soaring post
Paatal Lok
and the critically acclaimed
Stolen
making waves in Tamil Nadu, his Tamil debut couldn't come at a better time.
A source close to the project revealed, 'For Abhishek, filming in Chennai isn't just another assignment — it's emotionally significant. The sea breeze, the food, the monsoon skies — it's all very nostalgic. He's reconnecting with the landscape that shaped him.'
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Though the production remains under tight wraps, the shoot has begun in full swing, with the team reportedly filming across locations in and around the city. As fans eagerly await more updates, this marks a promising new chapter for one of India's most versatile and compelling actors — and a return to the state that quietly helped shape his story.
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