Actor-producer Manasi Parekh announces her upcoming Gujarati film “Mitrata,” set to release on September 25, 2026. / IANS
National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh has announced her next Gujarati film, “Mitrata,” a story centered on friendship, which is scheduled to hit theaters on September 25 this year.
Manasi shared the poster of the film, produced by the actress and her husband Parthiv Gohil under their banner Soul Sutra Studios. The first look features three friends shaking hands by the beach.
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The poster also carries the tagline: “Friendship ni lovestory.”
Directed by Oneel Karnik, the film stars Deep Vaidya, Viraj Ghelani, and Vishal Parekh.
In an Instagram post, Manasi said that “Mitrata” follows their previous productions, including Golkeri, Kutch Express, Jhamkudi, Shubhchintak, and Laalo.
“After Golkeri, Kutch Express, Jhamkudi, Shubhchintak and Laalo comes @soulsutrastudios’s next film!!” she wrote.
The caption in Gujarati read: “Some friendships are meant only for group photos… and some friendships are so special that they deserve a movie to be made about them.”
“#Mitrata – Friendship Ni Love Story. In cinemas September 25,” the post added.
Manasi made her acting debut with the television serial “Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi” in 2004 and gained popularity with “India Calling” in 2005. She later appeared in the show “Gulaal.”
She has also featured in shows such as “Remote Control” and “Laughter Ke Phatke.” In 2012, she appeared in the Tamil romantic film “Leelai” alongside actor Shiv Panditt.
The actress made her Hindi film debut with “Yeh Kaisi Life,” which premiered at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
In 2019, she made her debut as a producer with the Gujarati web series “Do Not Disturb.”
A year later, she entered Gujarati cinema with “Golkeri.” At the 70th National Film Awards, she won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2024 for her portrayal of Monghi in “Kutch Express,” becoming the first Gujarati actress to receive the honor.
Her subsequent horror-comedy film “Jhamkudi” was a commercial success.
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