Rajkummar Rao Calls ‘Toaster’ Special as It Marks Debut Project Under His Production House
Mumbai— Actor Rajkummar Rao has described his upcoming film Toaster as “special,” as it marks the first project under his production banner, Kampa Film, which he runs with his wife Patralekhaa.
The trailer of the film was unveiled on Saturday, offering a glimpse into a quirky, character-driven story led by Rao.
“This is a special one for me as it marks our first film under our production house, Kampa Film and produced by Patralekhaa. I’m truly excited to bring this story to audiences,” Rao said.
In the Netflix film, Rao plays Ramakant, a lovable yet rigidly frugal man who sees every rupee saved as a personal triumph. Whether it’s extracting maximum value from everyday situations or holding tightly onto his possessions, Ramakant takes thriftiness to an extreme.
The story takes a humorous turn when a toaster he gifts at a wedding is seemingly wasted, prompting him to embark on a mission to retrieve it. What follows is a chain of increasingly chaotic events, as his attempts to fix the situation only make things worse.
Sharing what drew him to the role, Rao said: “What really drew me to Toaster was how something so small can completely take over a person’s mind. Ramakant is someone who genuinely believes he’s doing the right thing. He doesn’t see his actions as extreme, he sees them as practical. But that’s exactly what makes the journey so unpredictable.”
“It’s a story that comes from a very real place, and watching that sincerity spiral into chaos is what makes the film both engaging and entertaining. It was also a joy working with such a brilliant cast, which really brought this world to life. It feels great to be working with Netflix again. They’ve always championed new stories and storytellers, and it’s exciting to be working both behind and in front of the camera this time,” he added.
Directed by Vivek Das Chaudhary and produced by Patralekhaa under Kampa Film, Toaster also stars Sanya Malhotra alongside an ensemble cast including Archana Puran Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, Farah Khan, Upendra Limaye, Vinod Rawat, Jitendra Joshi, and Seema Pahwa.
The film is set to premiere on Netflix on April 15. (Source: IANS)
