Kavita Gupta frames Cineroost’s involvement as a soulful mission to nurture creative voices and build bridges between divergent worlds, emphasizing passion over profit.
Insiders note the heavy-hitter trio of Kapadia, Kashyap, and Gupta signals a major push for global recognition, with Kashyap’s 'envy' quote hinting at the script’s rare quality.
Production starts early November 2026. The script was selected for the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Cinema Fund. Kashyap and Kapadia serve as executive producers.
When Anurag Kashyap admits he wanted to steal a script, you know the film is going to be messy, political, and absolutely worth watching.
The film industry just got a serious dose of star power, and Anurag Kashyap isn’t even hiding his jealousy. In a move that screams 'prestige project,' Kavita Gupta’s U.S.-based production company Cineroost has officially boarded Prateek Vats’ second feature, *Chronicles of a Confession*, joining forces with two of India’s most critically acclaimed filmmakers: Payal Kapadia and Anurag Kashyap. The trio will serve as executive producers on this dark comedy-drama, which is slated to begin shooting in early November 2026.
This isn’t just another co-production; it’s a strategic alliance designed to crack the U.S. market and secure global representation for a script that clearly has the industry buzzing. What’s the big deal? Well, according to Kashyap himself, the script is so good he wanted to hoard it.
"I almost want to steal it. And since I can’t, I have jumped on board as an executive producer," Kashyap admitted in a statement. He went on to praise Vats, noting that the director had spent a long time crafting a narrative he envied.
The film centers on a Kashmiri shawl seller who confesses to a crime he didn’t commit, triggering a chaotic chain of events. It’s the kind of premise that blends humor with sharp political commentary, a style Kapadia herself praised, stating, "Prateek’s films mix humor and political commentary in a unique way which I have always admired. And this new project takes this to an even higher level." Behind the scenes, the production base stretches across India, the U.S., and the U.A.E., signaling a serious intent to go international.
Ranjan Singh of Flip Films is producing alongside Dubai’s Action Filmz, India’s Etched Films, and Khan & Kumar Productions. Cineroost, known for handling global representation, steps in to navigate the complex U.S. markets. This marks the company’s next major feature after Vir Das’ *Baara Number*.
Kavita Gupta, who has maintained a close professional relationship with Kashyap for over 13 years, described the project as aligned with her vision for "rare, global and rooted" storytelling. She emphasized that her work has often been "under the radar," but this project represents a step out of the shadows to nurture creative voices that matter. The crew is equally stacked with talent that has caught the attention of major festivals.
Prateek Vats broke through with his debut *Eeb Allay Ooo!*, which premiered at the Pingyao Film Festival in 2019 and won the Golden Gateway at the Mumbai Film Festival before screening at the Berlinale and Tribeca. The script for *Chronicles of a Confession* was notably selected for the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Cinema Fund under its script development strand. With cinematographer Anand Bansal (*The Elephant Whisperers*) and production designer Devika Dave (*Sherni*) on board, the visual language promises to be as compelling as the narrative.
Vats expressed thrill at finally going on floor, calling it a solidification of his collaboration with producer Ranjan Singh. With this level of backing and critical pedigree, *Chronicles of a Confession* is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated indie crossovers of 2027.
