After his turn as a massy action hero in Maalik, Rajkummar Rao returns to comedic chaos in his upcoming Netflix film, Toaster. He plays a middle-class miser so obsessed with tracking his expenses that he goes on a trail to look for a toaster that he gave as a wedding gift to a couple who break off their marriage.
Apart from its crackling premise, what makes the film special is that it marks the debut of Rao and his actor-wife Patralekhaa as producers.
Turning Producer: A Long-Held Dream
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Film | Toaster |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genre | Dark comedy |
| Director | Vivek Daschaudary |
| Rao’s Role | Middle-class miser tracking expenses |
| Producer Debut | Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa |
Rao says that they have been wanting to produce a film since 2017-18. Reflecting on the experience, he shared a candid insight: “Being an actor is easy, but it’s tough to be a producer.”
The Film’s Premise
The dark comedy follows Rao’s character, a middle-class man so obsessed with tracking his expenses that he embarks on a journey to find a toaster he gave as a wedding gift to a couple who later break off their marriage.
The Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Rajkummar Rao | Lead (middle-class miser) |
| Sanya Malhotra | Key role |
| Abhishek Banerjee | Key role |
| Archana Puran Singh | Key role |
| Farah Khan | Key role |
| Jitendra Joshi | Key role |
| Upendra Limaye | Key role |
Returning to Comedy
After his intense role in Maalik, Rao returns to the comedy genre with Toaster. The film promises to deliver the comedic chaos that fans have loved him in, while also bringing a fresh, quirky premise to the screen.
The Rao-Patralekhaa Production Debut
The film marks a significant milestone in Rao’s career as he steps behind the camera as a producer alongside his wife Patralekhaa. The couple has been wanting to venture into production for nearly a decade, and Toaster represents the fruition of that dream.
