Streaming platform ZEE5 has announced its next original film, ‘Mrs. Undercover’, starring Radhika Apte.

The film, billed as a spy comedy, will feature the actor in a never-before-seen role as a housewife and undercover agent battling many bad men and patriarchal notions.

‘Mrs. Undercover’, written and directed by debutante Anushree Mehta, is the story of Durga, a simple Indian housewife who is a special undercover agent called back on the job after a 10-year absence, the platform announced Wednesday.

However, she has forgotten all about being an undercover agent in these years as she has dedicated all of her time to being ‘just’ a housewife, caring for her mother-in-law, father-in-law, son, and demanding patriarchal husband, PTI reported from Mumbai.

Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer of ZEE5 India, believes ‘Mrs. Undercover’ will appeal to women.

“At ZEE5, we take pride in telling stories that connect and resonate with the spirit of India, and ‘Mrs. Undercover’ is one such beautifully crafted story that will resonate with women across India.

“A slice-of-life film with an important message, ‘Mrs. Undercover’ attempts an underexplored genre of spy comedy with a female lead, so what better occasion than Women’s Day to present a glimpse of this ground-breaking film,” Kalra said in a statement.

In addition to Apte, ‘Mrs. Undercover’ also stars Sumeet Vyas as the antagonist and Rajesh Sharma as the head of the Special Force that recruits Durga.

Produced by B4U Motion Pictures in association with Jaadugar Films and Knight Sky Movies, the direct-to-digital film will premiere on the streamer later this year.

Sunil Shah of B4U Motion Pictures said they are thrilled to present to the world a story about women empowerment, their struggles, and triumphs.

Abir Sengupta of Kiara Advani-starrer ‘Indoo Ki Jawani’ fame is turning producer with ‘Mrs. Undercover’.

Producer Varun Bajaj of Knight Sky Movies said he is happy to be part of the movie.