'I am not an Actor' to 'Faraar': A deep dive into Nawazuddin Siddiqui's most-anticipated projects

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of the names in showbiz who has never been afraid of taking bold and big steps by taking up eccentric characters. In Thamma he stepped boldly into the horror-comedy. While his character’s dramatic exit, hanging on in suspense, teases a possible return to the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). Meanwhile, Nawaz is one of the names in the industry who's buzzing with back-to-back projects. Here we take a look at his highly anticipated upcoming projects, demonstrating why he is considered one of the most bankable stars in the suspense and genre space.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

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I’m Not an Actor

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Directed by Aditya Kripalani, this India–Germany co-production features Nawazuddin Siddiqui opposite Chitrangada Satarupa. The movie delves into the provocative themes of performance, identity and the nature of truth. Premiered at the film festivals, the audience has lauded Nawaz's challenging role, and his willingness to make unconventional creative leaps has been suitably rewarded.

Raat Akeli Hai 2

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Helmed by Honey Trehan, Nawazuddin is back in this sequel as Inspector Jatil Yadav, solving a brand-new mystery. Reprising one of his most loved characters from the OTT, this new film takes Nawazuddin's acting progress to new heights in the suspense-thriller genre.

Section 108

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Nawazuddin plays a shrewd and sharp lawyer in this intense courtroom thriller from filmmaker Rasikh Khan. In this gripping drama, Regina Cassandra, who plays an insurance company representative, seeks Nawaz's expertise in solving a case of a missing billionaire.

Faraar

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Nawaz plays the role of a physics professor caught in a high-stakes chase in this global heist thriller. Helmed by Kushagra Sharma, the movie also features Hollywood actor Ilia Volok as the antagonist.

Thamma Franchise

Credit: Maddock Films

Nawazuddin’s entry into Thamma marks his first full-fledged immersion into the horror-comedy zone. With his character vanishing dramatically, and the promise of a possible return in the franchise.