Shekhar Kapur to direct 'Tiger's Curse'

Director Shekhar Kapur is all set to direct a fantasy adventure drama Tiger's Curse.

The film, to be produced by Lotus Entertainment, is based on a series of bestselling novels by Colleen Houck.

The story centers around a teenage girl who, while working at a circus, encounters a white tiger named Ren whose true identity is a prince under a 300-year curse, according to the Hollywood Reporter. They team up to unravel a prophecy that might be the key to breaking the curse.

Kapur is best known for his films like Masoom, Mr India, Bandit Queen and Elizabeth.

He has also announced plans to direct Paani for Indian movie studio Yash Raj Films with Sushant Singh Rajput in the lead role.