Indian-Thailand first collaboration ‘Congrats My Ex!’ stars Thai actors Ranee Campen and Vachirawit Chivaaree, also known by the stage name Bright. Ranee is known for her notable work in Love Destiny, one of Thailand’s most popular television series, as well as Love Destiny: The Movie and portrays a near-bankrupt wedding planner Risa, who takes on a daunting Indian wedding project to save her failing business.
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Entangled in this project is Risa’s ex-boyfriend Arun, played by Mahir Pandhi, as the groom and her other ex-boyfriend Tim, played by Vachirawit Chivaaree, whose help she enlists. Audiences will follow Risa’s tempestuous journey set against the backdrop of cultural ceremonies over three days. Supporting cast members include Passakorn Ponlaboon and Thongchai Thongkuntom, who play Risa’s friends Jan and Aoffy. Monika, the bride-to-be of Arun, is portrayed by rising Indian star, Anahita Bhooshan.
Commenting on the announcement, David Simonsen, director of Prime Video, Southeast Asia, said, “Our aim to offer unique local stories is given a big push with Congrats My Ex!, featuring two of Thailand’s top actors, Bella (Campen) and Bright (Chivaaree). We are confident to captivate our audiences in South East Asia and beyond.”
“Congrats My Ex! is a product of a truly international collaboration between the Thai and Indian entertainment industries,” said Kulthep Narula, COO at Benetone Films. “This film tells an enchanting Thai story with a beautiful Indian backdrop. It’s a unique, heart-warming, and hilarious tale about the encounters of a wedding planner with her two ex-boyfriends. We look forward to taking our audiences on this unforgettable cinematic journey.”
Benetone Films, TB Medial Global, GMMTV, Slap Monster, W Empire, and PTG Entertainment are the joint producers for Congrats My Ex!. The film is produced by Rachvin Narula, Kulthep Narula, and Pornchai Wongsriudomporn.
‘Congrats My Ex!’ To release on Prime Video on November 16, 2023.
