Sayani Gupta to Make U.S. Feature Film Debut in ‘Arya,’ With Principal Photography Underway in Duluth, Minnesota

Actress Sayani Gupta is set to make her U.S. feature film debut with Arya, according to an exclusive report from Deadline. The new film marks a new chapter for Gupta, whose recent credits include Delhi Crime and Axone, and the outlet reports that cameras are already rolling on the project.

Deadline says Arya is directed by Neil Tuli. The story centers on Arya Sinha, a character portrayed by Gupta, and the report describes her as a disciplined piano teacher from a prestigious background.

Production is currently underway in Duluth, Minnesota, where Deadline reports that principal photography is taking place. The location detail positions the film’s production within the U.S. as it moves beyond Gupta’s earlier screen work.

Deadline also frames Arya as a feature film expansion for Gupta, with the U.S. debut landing after her established television and film presence. In the report, Gupta is identified with prior work including Delhi Crime, a series in which she appeared, and Axone, a project credited to her.

The report does not provide a release date, distribution plan, or additional cast details. It also does not specify how the Minnesota production will schedule around other production phases, such as post-production, reshoots, or visual effects work.

For local observers in Duluth, the project’s presence adds to the slate of film and television productions that rely on U.S. locations for exterior work and local production support. When principal photography is staged in a specific city, the impacts typically extend to crew hiring, venue access, and use of local services, though Deadline did not list those partners or agreements.

The film industry’s movement of international talent into U.S.-based feature productions often involves coordinated casting, staging, and compliance across jurisdictions. In this case, Deadline’s account places the principal photography phase in Duluth, with the next publicly confirmed steps likely to include further casting announcements and production updates as the shoot progresses.

As of the reporting date, Arya remains defined primarily by Gupta’s starring role, its direction by Neil Tuli, and the Minnesota location for principal photography. Additional details about the creative team, the supporting cast, and the film’s release window were not included in the report.