Screenwriter Kriti Kapoor to make directorial debut with ‘Sorry Not Sorry’

Kriti Kapoor,
Kriti Kapoor (Image | LinkedIn/Kriti Kapoor)

Screenwriter Kriti Kapoor, who has served as assistant director on films like ‘Airlift’, ‘2 States’, and ‘Blood Money’, is making her directorial debut with the film ‘Sorry Not Sorry’.

The upcoming comedy-drama produced by Mohaan Nadaar’s Teamo Productions revolves around a small-town girl who gets caught up in the world of social media fame and scrutiny after moving to London.

‘Sorry Not Sorry’ stars newcomer Shreya Dhanwantry in the lead role of a spirited girl from Birmingham who concocts a web of lies to break free from her family’s conventional values.

As she embraces her newfound freedom in London, her escapades capture viral social media attention, propelling her into online celebrity status.

At the film’s announcement event, Kapoor expressed excitement about bringing this story to life. “It brings me immense pleasure and confidence to be associated with a producer like Mohaan Nadaar who has decided to back this film. To find a producer who trusts the creatives and supports a project like he does is indeed rare,” she said.

Nadaar, Managing Director of Teamo Productions, is equally thrilled about collaborating with Kapoor on her directorial debut. “We are super excited to produce ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ with the very talented Kriti Kapoor. It’s in line with our company policy to promote new talent telling fresh stories in an innovative way,” he stated.

With over a decade of experience in Bollywood, Kapoor brings exceptional storytelling skills to the director’s chair. Her unique ability to capture diverse human experiences is a testament to her prowess behind the camera.

Filming for ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ commences in November 2023 in the UK. With its relatable and thought-provoking narrative, Kapoor’s directorial debut promises to be a standout addition to contemporary Indian cinema. The film is slated for release next year.

Teamo Productions is conventionally known as GI Engineering and started as an engineering design company. It has now ventured into new business of film production, distribution and allied businesses, in addition to the existing businesses.

It will be involved in developing, producing, distribution, marketing and financing of all kinds commercial feature films, content production, animation, graphics, CGI movies, AI powered features films, making of OTT films, cine films, talkie films, telefilms, advertising films etc..