Exclusive | Kunal Kemmu, Chirag Nihalani Launch Production Banner Drongo Films

Actor-director-writer Kunal Kemmu and producer Chirag Nihalani have announced the launch of their new venture, production banner Drongo Films. Kemmu and Nihalani said they plan to back projects that are entertaining, engaging and rooted in strong storytelling.

"We’ve started Drongo Films with the intention of telling stories that come straight from the heart — crafted with care, imagination and visual integrity," said Kemmu, who has worked across genres during a three-decade career as an actor, starring in several widely loved films.

Nihalani, whose film and television career spans more than two decades, said the vision for Drongo Films is to produce projects that “strike a balance between creativity and commerce.”

"We want to stay deeply committed to the craft while bringing efficiency and clarity to execution. Our aim is to tell stories that feel authentic and entertaining, but more importantly, stories that stay with the audience long after they’ve watched the film,” Nihalani said.

The banner’s name, Kemmu explained, draws inspiration from the drongo bird, a fearless forest creature known for its remarkable ability to mimic the calls of other birds.

"As actors and filmmakers, we do something similar — we observe life, echo its many voices and transform them into stories on screen. Drongo Films represents our attempt to do that honestly, while also taking a step toward creative independence," he added.

Kemmu began his career as a child actor in the late 1980s with a Doordarshan television series and made his film debut with Mahesh Bhatt’s Sir in 1993. He went on to make his debut as a leading man with Mohit Suri’s 2005 romantic drama Kalyug.

He has since starred in several films, including the Golmaal franchise, Dhol, Go Goa Gone, Malang and Lootcase, and made his directorial debut with the hit comedy Madgaon Express in 2024.