Mumbai, India: Sure Real Pictures, the innovative production house dedicated to crafting bold stories for Gen Z and Millennials, along with award-winning films production, celebrity management, and entertainment marketing company Approach Entertainment as co-producer, is thrilled to announce that rising star Mahika Sharma has been cast in a pivotal lead role in its highly anticipated debut feature film, Liberation (2026).
Directed by Ankit Kadam, produced by Sure Real Pictures and Kanishk Kadam, and co-produced by Approach Entertainment and Sonu Tyagi, Liberation features Mahika Sharma as Dorothy, a resilient and street-smart character whose raw survival instincts and emotional depth intersect powerfully with the protagonist’s dark journey.
Mahika Sharma, a versatile performer with a strong foundation in theatre, classical dance, and screen acting, brings layered authenticity to Dorothy — a street worker fighting for survival in a harsh world, whose encounter with the tormented lead character becomes a turning point in the story of vengeance, redemption, and ultimate liberation.
Known for her breakout roles across OTT, films, and commercials, Mahika has already impressed audiences with performances in Breathe: Into the Shadows Season 2 (Amazon Prime Video), We Need To Talk (Tinder short film), Swaraj (Contiloe Productions), Farrey (Salman Khan Productions), Costao (with Nawazuddin Siddiqui), and the horror-comedy Manushya (premiered at IFFI Goa 2025, now streaming on Waves OTT). A trained Kathak dancer, composer, lyricist, singer, and rapper, Mahika continues to expand her creative footprint with upcoming music singles and the theatrical film The Great Escape Farrar alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Her casting in Liberation — an English-language global thriller with Hindi and multi-language releases — highlights the film’s commitment to fresh, powerful voices that resonate with today’s youth. Dorothy’s character allows Mahika to showcase her range in intense, character-driven storytelling, marking a significant milestone in her rising career.
“We are delighted to welcome Mahika Sharma to the Liberation family,” said Kanishk Kadam, producer and founder of Sure Real Pictures. “Her emotional depth, stage-honed intensity, and natural screen presence make her the perfect Dorothy. She brings grit, vulnerability, and strength to a role that is central to the film’s emotional core.”
Ankit Kadam, director and writer, added: “Mahika has an incredible ability to convey complex inner worlds with subtlety and power. Dorothy is a character who fights to survive while holding onto her humanity — Mahika understood and embodied that beautifully from day one.”
Sonu Tyagi, co-producer and founder of Approach Entertainment, said: “Mahika Sharma is a multi-talented force with a bright future. Her addition elevates Liberation even further. We’re proud to support this collaboration and take the film’s powerful narrative to global audiences through our strong PR, marketing, and entertainment ecosystem.”
Currently in production, Liberation — produced by Sure Real Pictures and Kanishk Kadam, and co-produced by Approach Entertainment and Sonu Tyagi — will move into full post-production before release. Approach Communications handles PR and integrated communications, while Approach Bollywood serves as the official Bollywood & Entertainment App Partner, ensuring wide-reaching updates, exclusive content, and engagement across digital, print, TV, radio, and app platforms for Gen Z and Millennial viewers in India and worldwide.
Sure Real Pictures is an India-based production house founded by Kanishk Kadam, with Ankit Kadam as its visionary director, specializing in films, shows, web series, and digital content for Gen Z and Millennials. Committed to bold, impactful narratives that explore identity, purpose, and modern challenges, the company bridges local stories with global resonance. Liberation (2026) marks its ambitious debut.
Approach Entertainment, led by acclaimed filmmaker Sonu Tyagi, is an award-winning production house excelling in film production, celebrity management, advertising, film marketing, events, and entertainment. As co-producer of Liberation, it brings creative and production excellence to the project. Its sister entities — Approach Communications and Approach Bollywood — drive innovative strategies, while Go Spiritual promotes wellness, spirituality, and social causes.
A graduate in Psychology with specialized training in Advertising Management, Journalism, and Filmmaking, Sonu Tyagi brings a rare fusion of scientific insight, creative storytelling, and spiritual depth to his work. As an award-winning writer, director, and producer, he has crafted impactful narratives — including the acclaimed spiritual web series Two Great Masters — that awaken inner peace and inspire positive change. Sonu Tyagi, along with Approach Entertainment, is co-producing the upcoming global film Liberation. He also serves as Creative Producer on upcoming features like the satirical Hindi comedy Camp Decent. Recently, Sonu Tyagi was honored as the Top Most Leader in Mental Health at the 7th World Mental Health Congress & Awards.
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