EXCLUSIVE: Dhruv Tripathi on feature debut Reporting Live starring Parineeti Chopra, “I wanted to make a thriller that feels grounded and real”
Dhruv Tripathi is set to make his feature directorial debut with Reporting Live, an investigative thriller set against the world of journalism. The film stars Parineeti Chopra and Deven Bhojani in the lead roles and is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 9, 2026. Co-written and directed by Tripathi, Reporting Live follows an ambitious young reporter and her cameraman as they investigate what initially appears to be a straightforward story. Their reporting eventually leads them into the world of illegal sand mining, putting them in conflict with powerful forces that are determined to prevent the truth from coming out. The film also features Adil Hussain, Amol Palekar and Shekhar Suman as part of its ensemble cast. Set within the journalism landscape, the thriller explores the risks involved in pursuing a story while focusing on characters who find themselves dealing with circumstances beyond their control. For Tripathi, the film marks the culmination of a seven-year journey. He...