- Director Dharmessh Mehta and Siddharth Randeria, along with the star cast, interact with media and fans during their Surat promotional tour
Marking a significant milestone towards strengthening and enriching regional cinema within the Indian entertainment landscape, renowned production house Zee Studios has announced its official entry into the Gujarati film industry with the family entertainer ‘Tom & Cherry’. Starring veteran Gujarati actor Siddharth Randeria and Dhanya Doshi, this highly anticipated film is all set to entertain audiences in theaters worldwide on August 28, 2026. The film has already received an overwhelming response from both critics and audiences through its trailer and promotional campaigns.
As part of the promotional tour, director Dharmessh Mehta, lead actor Siddharth Randeria, actor Anurag Prapanna, and actress Dhanya Doshi paid a special visit to Surat. During the event, the star cast and director interacted directly with fans and media, sharing insights into the film’s engaging story, behind-the-scenes shooting experiences, and overall filmmaking journey.
Directed by Dharmessh Mehta, the film is packed with family life, heartwarming relationships, plenty of laughter, and unexpected twists. Retaining the signature style of Gujarati family entertainers, it offers a seamless blend of comedy and emotion. The producers stated that the story has been crafted keeping audiences of all age groups in mind, making it an ideal festive watch for the whole family. The film is produced by Dhiya Patel, Ruchit Patel, and Sanjay Desai under the banners of Dhea Filmworks and HG Pictures, with Haresh Patel serving as co-producer. Written by Vinod Sarvaiya and Humayun Makrani, the film is being presented on a grand scale by Zee Studios.
Expressing his delight, lead actor Siddharth Randeria shared, “‘Tom & Cherry’ is a film that celebrates family entertainment, humor, love, relationships, and the joy of togetherness. The fantastic response to our trailer has doubled my excitement. We felt incredible warmth and enthusiasm during our Surat visit as well. This regional story will provide Gujarati cinema with a grand new platform on the big screen, and I am confident that audiences will embrace this film with the same love and warmth with which we created it.”
Regional cinema is set to play a pivotal role in the future of the Indian entertainment sector. Gujarati cinema possesses a rich storytelling tradition and immense potential within its expanding audience base. The goal is to bring forth films that are culturally authentic while appealing to mainstream audiences worldwide. ‘Tom & Cherry’ serves as the first chapter in a broader vision to elevate Gujarati cinema and music to national and international levels.
‘Tom & Cherry’ stands as one of Gujarati cinema’s biggest family entertainers of 2026. With experienced director Dharmessh Mehta, a script penned by Vinod Sarvaiya and Humayun Makrani, and a stellar ensemble including Siddharth Randeria, Anurag Prapanna, and Dhanya Doshi, the team is ready to pull audiences back to the silver screen. Produced by Dhea Filmworks and HG Pictures in association with Zee Studios, this release will help strengthen Gujarati cinema’s distribution footprint and global reach.