Disha Patani calls her international debut ‘thrilling and terrifying’

Actress Disha Patani has officially stepped onto the global stage as the gripping trailer of her first international movie, “The Portal of Force,” recently reached the audience. Talking about her latest project, Disha revealed that she had been waiting with bated breath for the trailer of this very special project. Sharing her experience, the “Malang” actress added, “Stepping into my first international outing was both thrilling and terrifying — but the scope to explore the craft was massive. Working with an experienced, diverse cast was an education in itself.”

Disha further revealed, “You realise that storytelling transcends language and geography — honesty on screen is universal. I’ve always loved action, and to bring what I’ve learned on the home turf to a global platform feels incredibly empowering.” The preview shows Disha as Jessica, the emotional and narrative epicentre of an epic supernatural showdown between two ancient factions — the Statiguards and the Holiguards.

It might be interesting to know that “The Portal of Force” is the first film of the Statiguards vs Holiguards Saga, marking the beginning of a new cinematic universe created by Lado Okhotnikov. Known as “the Chosen One,” Jessica is revealed to be the daughter of rival leaders on both sides — a living bridge between warring worlds — and the ultimate decider in a battle.

As the narrative unfolds, we see Jessica undergoing a visceral supernatural transformation. Disha is also seen performing some high-octane combat sequences in the project with utmost confidence. The ensemble cast of “The Portal of Force” includes Hollywood heavyweights such as Kevin Spacey, Dolph Lundgren, and Tyrese Gibson, along with others. Over and above this, Disha has also been roped in for a crucial role in the much-anticipated Bollywood drama “Awarapan 2.” Made under the direction of Nitin Kakkar, the sequel will be headlined by Emraan Hashmi. The makers of the upcoming film “Awarapan 2” have booked Aug.14, 2026 for its release. The film is the highly anticipated sequel to one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved cult films. Recently, Emraan Hashmi took to the Stories section of his Instagram. The film marks the reunion between filmmaker-producer Vishesh Bhatt and Emraan Hashmi. On his decision to make “Awarapan 2,” producer Vishesh Bhatt said, “‘Awarapan 2’ is an emotion so large that it’s meant for the big screen. It also presents exotic settings and large scale sequences but fundamentally it’s built on our core principles of layered storytelling with powerful characters and rich music”.

He further mentioned, “Emraan felt the angst of Shivam so deeply that he stepped into character in a heartbeat. And with Disha Patani joining us, the world of the film opened up to new possibilities”.

Marking her first collaboration with Vishesh Films, Disha brings a compelling new dimension to the world of “Awarapan,” “Baaghi 2,” “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story” and “Kalki 2898 AD” among her credits. The film is directed by Nitin Kakkar, and written by Bilal Siddiqui, created and produced by Vishesh Bhatt.

Indo-Asian News Service