Nikhil Bhat's Hollywood Debut: 'Deadlocked' with Jamie Foxx

Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, celebrated for the intense action thriller 'Kill,' is making his Hollywood directorial debut with 'Deadlocked.' This upcoming action thriller will feature Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx and is set to be distributed globally by Amazon MGM Studios, with plans for streaming on Prime Video.

'Deadlocked' follows a grieving former Marine performing jury duty. His duty takes a dangerous turn when the trial of the century escalates into a life-threatening hostage situation. The crisis ignites when the defendant's daughter seizes control of the courthouse to secure her father's release.

The screenplay for 'Deadlocked' is based on an original concept by Eric Scott Anderson and Matt Takejiro Bosack. The film is produced by Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Fred Berger, Dave Caplan, and Jamie Foxx, with AJ Bourscheid, Liz Destro, Paul Currie, and Corinne Foxx serving as executive producers.

Bhat gained significant international recognition for 'Kill,' which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film, known for its graphic violence, achieved a mid-seven-figure deal with Lionsgate and received a wide theatrical release. Bhat's previous directorial credits include the films 'Apurva' and 'Hurdang,' as well as the web series 'Rasbhari' and 'The Gone Game.'