India, March 6 -- Actor Radhika Apte is all set to take on the role of a director. The actor, who has acted in several acclaimed films in the last few years like Padman, Andhadhun, Monica O My Darling and more, will now make her directorial debut with an action fantasy film titled Kotya. (Also read: Radhika Apte pumps breastmilk in bathroom during BAFTAs, holds champagne glass: 'It's hard to be a new mum and work')

The announcement was revealed as part of the CineV-CHD Market lineup, along with the second edition of India's Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF), as reported by Variety. The lineup includes 22 diverse projects from established and emerging filmmakers.

As per the report, Radhika's film is a "Hindi/Marathi action-f...