During their Surat visit, director Dharmessh Mehta, Siddharth Randeria and the star cast spoke about the film and interacted with fans.
Taking an important step towards strengthening and enriching regional cinema in the Indian entertainment industry, renowned production house Zee Studios has officially announced its entry into the Gujarati film industry with the much-awaited family entertainer ‘Tom & Cherry’. Starring veteran Gujarati actor Siddharth Randeria and Dhanya Doshi, the highly anticipated film is all set to entertain audiences worldwide in cinemas on 28 August 2026. The film has already generated tremendous excitement among audiences and critics through its trailer and promotional campaigns.
As part of the film’s promotions, director Dharmessh Mehta, lead actor Siddharth Randeria, actor Anurag Prapanna, and Dhanya Doshi visited Surat. The entire team interacted with fans and spoke candidly about the film’s intriguing storyline, their experiences during the shoot, and the journey behind bringing the film to life.
Directed by Dharmessh Mehta, the film revolves around family life, the warmth of relationships, abundant humour and several unexpected twists and turns. Staying true to the distinctive style of Gujarati family entertainers, the film presents a wonderful blend of comedy and emotion. The makers believe that the story has been created keeping audiences of all age groups in mind and that it will be an ideal choice for families looking to enjoy a film together during the festive season.
The film is produced by Dhea Patel, Ruchit Patel and Sanjay Desai under the banners of Dhea Filmworks and H.G. Pictures, with Haresh Patel serving as the co-producer. Written by Vinod Sarvaiya and Humayun Makrani, the film is being presented on a large scale by Zee Studios.
Expressing his excitement about the film, lead actor Siddharth Randeria said, “Tom & Cherry is a film that celebrates family entertainment, laughter, love, relationships and the joy of being together. The tremendous response to the trailer has doubled my excitement. This regional story will provide Gujarati cinema with a new and grand platform on the big screen. I sincerely hope audiences embrace the film with the same warmth and love with which we created it.”
Regional cinema will play an extremely important role in the future of the Indian entertainment industry. Gujarati cinema has immense potential, given its rich storytelling tradition and ever-growing audience base. Our aim is to present films that remain culturally authentic while also appealing to mainstream audiences. Tom & Cherry is the first step towards our larger vision of taking Gujarati cinema and music to audiences across India and around the world.
‘Tom & Cherry’ is one of the biggest Gujarati family entertainers of 2026. With an experienced director like Dharmessh Mehta, writing by Vinod Sarvaiya and Humayun Makrani, and the popular pairing of Siddharth Randeria, the film is poised to bring audiences back to theatres. Produced by Dhea Filmworks and H.G. Pictures, and presented in association with Zee Studios, the film is expected to strengthen the distribution and expand the reach of Gujarati cinema across national and international markets.
