Mumbai: Babil Khan, known for his diverse choice of roles, is set to make his mark in the Indian-American film Yakshi.

The short film stars Babil Khan alongside the acclaimed Malayalam actress Anna Ben, renowned for her roles in Kumbalangi Nights and Helen.

Written and directed by Karan Sunil, Yakshi promises to blend Indian folklore with contemporary storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on global cinema.

Produced by Lambe Log Productions, the plot of the film remains under wraps, adding to the intrigue surrounding the project.

Anna Ben shared behind-the-scenes glimpses from the Yakshi set on social media, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity.

She wrote a heartfelt note, saying, "This was truly written in the stars. Had the most amazing time working with these wonderful human beings. @ksunzz @lambelogproductions, thank you for trusting me to be Maya. Thank you for letting me discover a whole new side as an artist. And most importantly, giving everyone a safe space to work and collaborate."

She also praised her co-star Babil Khan, adding, "@babil.i.k, you are an absolute darling! I hope we get to work together more and can’t wait to see you do all the wonderful things you are dreaming to do.”

In addition to Yakshi, Babil Khan is also set to star in an upcoming love story directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sai Rajesh. The highly anticipated film will also mark the Bollywood debut of Yashvardhan Ahuja, son of actor Govinda.

The film, backed by Madhu Mantena in collaboration with Allu Aravind and SKN Films, will be helmed by Sai Rajesh, known for his successful Tamil films Colour Photo, Hrudaya Kaleyam, and Baby.