‘Mrs’ and ‘Sumo Didi’, two films from Jio Studios, are set to be screened at the upcoming New York Indian Film Festival, the makers said yesterday.

Both the movies will be showcased on the last day of the gala, where Sanya Malhotra-starrer ‘Mrs’ will close NYIFF on June 2, PTI reported.

Directed by Arati Kadav, ‘Mrs’ is billed as a captivating account of a woman’s strength and resilience. The Hindi film is a remake of the acclaimed Malayalam film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ by Jeo Baby.

Malhotra, also known for ‘Pagglait’ and ‘Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery’, said it was a proud moment for her.

“Playing Richa, a character grappling with the delicate balance between tradition and ambition, was an immense honour and responsibility, given that it embodies the struggles of so many Indian women. Our endeavor to breathe life into this story has been incredibly rewarding and I am eagerly awaiting to share it with the world,” the actor said in a statement.

“I feel truly privileged that we have been chosen as the closing film of such an esteemed film festival. Our aim with this film is to connect with Indian audiences living not just in India but abroad and this platform helps us reach the diaspora,” added Kadav.

Presented by Jio Studios in association with Baweja Studios, ‘Mrs’ also stars Nishant Dahiya and Kanwaljit Singh in key roles. It is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Pammi Baweja, and Harman Baweja.

The team can’t wait to share their labor of love with the audiences in New York, said Harman Baweja.

The film has also received two nominations at the gala: Best Actress for Malhotra and Best Director for Kadav.

‘Sumo Didi’ has bagged nominations in the best debut film category for Rohtagi and best screenplay category for Nikhil Sachan.

It is produced by Deshpande, Akash Chawla, Amit Chandra, and Arunava Sengupta. The NYIFF opens on May 31.