India, April 24 -- Actor Richa Chadha is returning to the sets for the first time since becoming a mother in July 2024, and she's eager to surprise her fans with something unexpected. We have exclusively learnt that Richa will be next seen in a crime thriller series, playing the role of a detective for the first time. Around 50% of the shoot is complete. The untitled show features a layered narrative, with the 39-year-old at the centre of an unfolding mystery. "Richa read the story and liked it because it was powerful, different and something that she hadn't done before. She was looking for a sharp character like this. She even watched several classic detective thrillers to understand the genre and nuances right," a source tells us. He adds that the script intrigued the actor for its sharp, restrained, and cerebral role. The makers are targeting a 2027 release, though the OTT platform remains undisclosed. The actor was last seen in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2024 series Heeramandi....