Actor Tara Sutaria will be headlining the upcoming thriller movie ‘Apurva’, Star Studios and Cine1 Studios announced on Monday.

Helmed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the film will showcase the story of a girl, “who survives a dangerous night, using her wits and strength in this high-stakes game of life and death”.

Sutaria, who will essay the titular character, said she was bowled over by the script.

Bikram Duggal, Head of Studios, Disney Star, said the team was aware that in ‘Apurva’, they had an “incredible thriller waiting to be told”.

Produced by Star Studios and Murad Khetani, “Apurva” will go on floors soon.

Sutaria, known for movies such as ‘Student of the Year 2’, ‘Marjaavaan’, ‘Tadap’ and ‘Heropanti 2’, is currently awaiting the release of ‘Ek Villain Returns’, in which she co-stars with Arjun Kapoor, John Abraham, and Disha Patani.