Ahmedabad: The teaser, trailer, poster, and music of the Gujarati film “Layak Nalayak”, produced under the banner of Om Shivam Pictures Limited (UK), which marks another significant milestone for the Gujarati film industry, were launched at a grand ceremony held at Hotel Radisson Blu, Ahmedabad. The event was graced by the presence of the film’s cast, producers, media representatives, and cinema enthusiasts, making it a memorable occasion.
The special highlight of the film is that approximately 95 percent of its shooting has been carried out at various picturesque locations across London, making it an effort to present Gujarati cinema on an international canvas.
The film features an impressive ensemble of renowned artists from both the Gujarati and Hindi film industries, including Hiten Kumar, Hitu Kanodia, Ojas Rawal, Ashmit Patel, Kiran Acharya, Katha Patel, Smita Gondkar, Aarti Joshi, Shekhar Shukla, Sunil Vishrani, Jitendra Thakkar, Jitu Pandya, Griva Kansara, Mayanka Patel, Manin Trivedi, Mansukhlal Tank, Lalit Thakkar, Raj Ganatra, Yagnesh Sharma, Geeta Solanki, Purva Shah, and Shawar Ali in prominent roles.
The film is produced by Rajesh R. Patel, written and directed by Tanmay Gopal Sengupta, with Jignesh Patel serving as the co-producer. The music has been composed by Biplab Dutta, while the lyrics have been penned by Jayesh Barot and Avinash Khatri. The story is by Hetal Patel, screenplay by Avik Majumdar, cinematography by Thamban K. Raman, editing by Gurjeet Singh, production design by Parth Majumdar, choreography by Jagannath Das, production controller Salim Mansuri, media and promotions by Puneet R. Khare, publicity design by Ajay Chanchadiya, and marketing promotions by C.M. Events and Promotions.
Speaking on the occasion, producer Rajesh R. Patel said, “‘Layak Nalayak’ is not just a film, but our effort to give Gujarati cinema a new identity on the global stage. The extensive shooting in London, a strong star cast, and high-quality production will offer audiences a completely different experience. We are confident that Gujarati audiences will wholeheartedly welcome this film.”
Writer and director Tanmay Gopal Sengupta said, “Along with entertainment, this film presents an emotional and inspiring story that touches upon family, relationships, and the values of life. Every character has been carefully crafted so that audiences can connect with the film emotionally. We have made a film that will appeal to viewers of every age and section of society.”
“Layak Nalayak” will be distributed by Roopam Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., and the film is scheduled for a grand worldwide theatrical release on 24 July 2026.
The teaser, trailer, and music unveiled during the launch event received an enthusiastic response from the guests in attendance, further increasing the excitement and anticipation among audiences for the film.
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