Adah Sharma on Haatak: Actress Says City Is Not Their Playground Till the Last Over

The makers of "Haatak" have released the powerful first poster of the crime thriller and it is already garnering attention. The poster shows Adah Sharma in a strong avatar as Shivranjani Acharya. Her charm is palpable. A complete departure from The Kerala Story, (Adah Sharma Haatak crime thriller) Adah Sharma is once again here to stun the audience in this new look - dressed in a trench coat, suit and hat, carrying a gun - which signifies the dangerous, raw and serious tone of her role in the film. With the tagline "One Heist, No Mercy", the makers are clearly hinting at a gripping story full of action and suspense. (Haatak one heist no mercy)

Adah Sharma said, "I am going to be the first Indian actress to play the role of a hero in the film. I am very excited to work in "Haatak". Ajay sir is a renowned ad filmmaker and this is his first film. When I read the script and he explained his vision so clearly, (Haatak poster Adah Sharma unveiled) I was on board! I am also glad that after "The Kerala Story", "Sunflower 2" and 'Rita Sanyal', filmmakers are envisioning and seeing me in different roles."

Haatak: Ajay K Sharma’s Powerful Bollywood Debut

Directed and written by debutant filmmaker Ajay K Sharma, who has previously made his mark in the advertising industry, "Haatak" is produced by 8 Pictures. Inspired by true events, (Adah Sharma Shivranjani Acharya character) the film promises a simple and impactful story.

Writer and director Ajay K Sharma said, "With 'Haatak', I wanted to bring a story based on real events to the big screen in the most natural and authentic way possible. The film is not just about a heist, (Haatak inspired by true events) but about power, morality, and the price of choices. Adah Sharma brings a tremendous intensity to the character of Shivranjani Acharya that perfectly reflects the vision I had in mind while writing the character."

It will be shot from start to finish in Rajasthan and other parts of North India, and the makers are planning a grand theatrical release in 2026. (Haatak theatrical release 2026)

Combined with Adah Sharma's impressive presence and Ajay K Sharma's ambitious debut, "Haatak" establishes itself as one of the most anticipated crime thrillers on the horizon. The poster itself hints at a cinematic world full of high intensity, (Adah Sharma action avatar Haatak) high stakes, and uncompromising action.

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FAQs

1. When was the first poster of Haatak unveiled, and what does it show?
   The powerful first poster dropped in late August 2025 and shows Adah Sharma in a commanding avatar as Shivranjani Acharya—trench coat, suit, cap, and a gun in hand, under the tagline “One Heist, No Mercy”. It’s a gritty signal of the film's tone.

2. Who is Adah Sharma portraying in Haatak, and what do we know about her character?
   She plays Shivranjani Acharya, a fierce, morally complex lead sculpted by debut director Ajay K. Sharmaa. The film is inspired by true events and promises raw intensity.

3. Who is directing Haatak, and what’s his background?
   It’s written and directed by Ajay K. Sharmaa, a celebrated ad filmmaker making his feature debut.

4. Where will Haatak be shot, and when will filming begin?
   Filming is set to start soon across Rajasthan and other North Indian locations, as indicated by the motion poster reveal in August 2025.

5. When is Haatak expected to release in theatres?
   The makers aim for a 2026 theatrical release, with a complete shoot on the horizon.

6. What is Haatak about?
   A crime thriller rooted in real events, Haatak centers on a high-stakes heist and explores themes of power, morality, and the consequences of choices.

7. Who is producing the film?
   The film is backed by 8 Pictures, supporting Ajay K. Sharmaa's directorial debut.

8. What’s the significance of the tagline “One Heist, No Mercy”?
   It encapsulates the film’s uncompromising tone—a brutal, single heist without empathy, setting the stage for intense drama.

9. How is Adah Sharma evolving as an actor in Haatak?
   Coming off roles like The Kerala Story and Sunflower 2, this marks another bold shift—in her words, she's glad filmmakers are seeing her in diverse, intense roles.

10. Why should thriller fans keep an eye on Haatak?
    It blends true incident inspiration with raw storytelling, a debut filmmaker's vision, and a formidable performance from Adah Sharma. It promises to stand out in the thriller genre.

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