In a surprising but welcome twist, Tusshar Kapoor is stepping away from his usual funnyman image and heading straight into the political battleground with Janadesh, a gripping thriller helmed by none other than genre master Prakash Jha. Known for intense, socially-charged narratives (Raajneeti, Gangaajal, Aarakshan), Jha’s signature style is all set to clash with Kapoor’s fresh-for-this-genre energy — and the result could be electric.
Coming off his recent appearance in the horror-comedy Kapkapiii, Tusshar calls Janadesh a career shift he didn’t see coming. “It came out of the blue,” he said, sharing how a direct call from Prakash Jha sealed the deal. No auditions. No meetings. Just a filmmaker with a vision — and an actor ready to rise to the occasion.
While Tusshar is best known for his iconic comedy roles in films like Golmaal, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, and Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, this new role sees him trading punchlines for political punch. But for Tusshar, this isn’t about breaking out of a box — it’s about leveling up. “I wasn’t actively trying to shed my image,” he shared, “but I always wanted to do a gritty political film. Working with Prakash Jha was on my wishlist.”
The role, though fictional, draws inspiration from real-world political figures and incidents, giving Tusshar plenty of meat to sink his teeth into. He’s already deep in workshops and prep sessions with Jha, who is known for meticulously crafting layered characters. This isn’t a caricature — it’s a character grounded in realism, and Tusshar seems ready to own it.
Janadesh marks a bold leap for an actor who’s been in the industry for over two decades, and if early buzz is anything to go by, this could be the most transformative role of his career yet.
Get ready to see Tusshar Kapoor like you’ve never seen him before — suited up, fired up, and knee-deep in political drama.