Indian actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, who tied the knot in 2021, have partnered to establish KAMPA Films, their newly minted production venture. The banner’s moniker draws from their maternal heritage, incorporating their mothers’ initials.
Both actors bring substantial industry experience to their new venture. Rao has gained recognition for his versatile performances, including “Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank,” which was one of the biggest Indian box office hits of 2024, Netflix series “Guns & Gulaabs” (2023), 2022 film “Badhaai Do” and Netflix film “The White Tiger” (2021).
Patralekhaa has built a reputation through her dramatic work in projects like Netflix series “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack” and “Wild Wild Punjab,” both 2024, and Disney+ Hotstar series “Aar Ya Paar” (2022). She made her feature debut alongside Rao in Hansal Mehta’s “CityLights” (2014).
“Launching KAMPA is an emotional milestone for us. Cinema has played a significant role in shaping our lives, and this is our way of giving back. Raj and I are transforming a shared dream into reality by creating a space for fresh voices and compelling storytelling,” Patralekhaa said.
Rao shared similar sentiments. “We wanted to build a platform to tell stories that resonate on a personal level while also being entertaining and inspiring. This journey is very close to our hearts, and we’re eager to bring fresh and unique narratives to audiences,” he stated.
The production house has commenced development on multiple projects, with announcements expected in the coming months. KAMPA aims to produce content targeting both domestic and international audiences. The company’s vision is to “produce content that is both thought-provoking and entertaining.”