Mumbai Oct 22 PTI Filmmaker Anubhav Sinhas upcoming project Anek starring actor Ayushmann Khurrana is set to release on March 31 next year the makers announced on FridayThe socio-political thriller jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar-led T-Series and Sinhas Benaras Mediaworks is set against the geo-political backdrop of Northeast IndiaSinha who has renuited with Khurrana after their 2019s critically-acclaimed Article 15 said Anek was a challenging film to write and a difficult one to makeWe shot it in rough terrain but what makes it special is that the takeaway was so gratifying It was a delight to work with Ayushmann again who with his depiction of Joshua breathed life into the story the director said in a statementSinha said he was grateful to have collaborated with Kumar after his last theatrical release ThappadI couldnt have asked for a more generous and supportive collaborator than Bhushan Kumar who was by my side through it all Its a film that has our soul in it I cant wait to send it to the audience he addedKhurrana 37 said he has always been drawn towards novel stories and Anek pushed him out of his comfort zoneIts only once in a while that an actor comes across a story that makes him jump out of his comfort zone While I have always backed novel stories Anek pushed me to perform with a renewed zest Its the kind of script that drives a person to give it your allI am so proud that weve made a film like this and even more fortunate that I got the chance to headline it Its the kind of new age cinema that I believe in the actor saidKumar said he is proud to be associated with a story like AnekIt takes a true visionary to make a film like Anek Its a project I am incredibly proud to be a part of Filmmaking is truly a celebration of diverse spirited voices and I am glad we found a story like Anek to tell which will set a new benchmark he addedKhurrana is the ideal choice to play the lead because of his unmatched acting calibre said the producer adding that he was thrilled to work with the actorI am delighted to team up once again with Anubhav and Ayushmann after our successful endeavours in the past We are confident of the film we have made and cant wait for the audience to savour it Kumar said PTI KKP SHD SHD