Vijay Varma has stacked a strong year with buzzy projects across formats, from Nagraj Manjule’s Prime Video series Matka King entering production to a new feature with filmmaker Hansal Mehta that the actor recently teased as “new beginnings.” Yami Gautam, meanwhile, followed the theatrical success of Article 370 with the Netflix release of Dhoom Dhaam earlier this year, extending her run of headline roles after back-to-back acclaim in 2023 and 2024.
The exclusive: Varma and Gautam team up for Echelon Studios
BoxOfficeWorldwide.com has learned that Vijay Varma and Yami Gautam will star opposite each other for the first time in a feature film produced by Vishal Rana under his Echelon Studios banner. The film will be directed by Dhwanil Patel. Key plot details and a start date are being kept under wraps, and formal announcements are expected in due course.
Varma’s slate continues to diversify, with premium streaming and theatrical titles raising his profile across genres, while Article 370 reaffirmed Gautam’s box office pull and her appetite for high-stakes, conversation-driving cinema. Industry watchers will note that this pairing brings together two actors who have built distinct fan bases through consistent work rather than franchise mileage. Article 370 opened strongly in India and maintained momentum across weeks, and Gautam’s filmography over the last two years has shown remarkable range.
About the team: Echelon Studios and Vishal Rana
Producer Vishal Rana’s Echelon banner has been developing ambitious, high-concept titles in recent years. Rana previously confirmed acquiring rights connected to The Transporter universe for a Hindi take, underscoring the company’s inclination toward scale and action.  Echelon’s corporate presence and portfolio teasers further signal an aggressive pipeline out of Mumbai’s Juhu production hub. 
Recent highlights for the leads
Varma’s Matka King kicked off filming with Prime Video announcing the start of shoot, while the Hansal Mehta collaboration has already piqued cinephile interest.   Gautam’s 2025 began with Dhoom Dhaam on Netflix after the commercial run of Article 370, which posted a robust opening and sustained box office in India before arriving on streaming.  
More details on the Varma–Gautam film, including title, genre, and supporting cast, are expected to be revealed soon.
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