In his new film, Toaster, which streams on Netflix from April 15, Rajkummar Rao plays Ramakant, a proud miser who believes every rupee saved is a blessing.
Rao feels this film is special as it is produced by his wife Patralekhaa. “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.”
The skilful actor explains why he didn’t hesitate in saying yes to Toaster. “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.”
Coming from a middleclass background, Rao found it easy to relate to the cost-cutting and penny-scrounging. “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.”
