Anna Ben says Janhvi Kapoor will be brilliant in Mili, shares her excitement about the film

Anna Ben, in an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in, spoke about Janhvi Kapoor and Mili. The film is the official Hindi remake of Anna's Malayalam film, Helen.

In 2021, Janhvi Kapoor announced that she would be starring in the Hindi remake of the Malayalam film Helen. Titled Mili, the film is produced by Boney Kapoor and is helmed by Mathukutty Xavier who directed the original. Helen, which was released in 2019, was raved for its plot. The director also received the National Film Award for the Best Debut Director at the 67th edition of the awards.

Mili is a survival thriller and stars Manoj Pahwa and Sunny Kaushal. In the original, actress Anna Ben played the titular role. The actress also won the Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award) for her performance. In a recent interview with IndiaToday.in, Anna Ben opened up about Janhvi filling in her shoes in the Hindi remake.

Talking to IndiaToday.in, exclusively, Anna shared her excitement for the film. She said, "I am very excited for Mili because Mathukutty has directed the film in Hindi as well. Helen was his first film and my second film, so we were just figuring out the new world that was open to us. I have known him for a while now and he is like a brother to me. He had spoken to me about starting this in Hindi and shared his excitement."

Speaking about Janhvi, Anna said, "I haven't gotten the chance to meet her yet, but I have heard all wonderful things about her and how the movie has turned out, from the people on the sets. I know she will be brilliant in the film, can't wait to watch her."

Recently, a source close to the project too shared similar thoughts on the film. "Mili has shaped up really well. People who have seen the film feel that Janhvi will be appreciated very much and they also believe that she will sweep all the awards - she is too good in the film. The film is completed and is expected to release in April or May," the source told IndiaToday.in.

In November 2021, after wrapping the film, Janhvi took to her Instagram and wrote, “It’s a wrap! #Milli. My first film with papa, of whom I’ve only heard stories of all my life as a producer. But after working with you, it feels so cool to say that!! I finally know what everyone means when they say you give your heart and soul to each film you take up.”

Speaking about her director, Mathukutty Xavier, she added, “That isn’t the only reason this film is so special to me- it’s been the most inspiring journey to work with someone so completely consumed by his focus and love for cinema like @mathukuttyxavier sir. Thank you and @noblebabuthomas for your guidance and patience. For reinstating my belief that if you work honestly enough and hard enough, however tough the journey is- it’s still the closest thing to magic. And it’s worth everything. I hope you guys feel the same way when you see the film! And I hope we make you proud papa. thank you for this journey.”