'Katti Batti' is much more than a love story, it's a romantic thriller: Kangana Ranaut

Mumbai: National award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut says that despite being a love story, 'Katti Batti' unfolds like a thriller that would raise the curiosity of the audience.

As part of the film's promotion, Kangana and actor Imran Khan visited a radio station and interacted with the media.

"From the promos, what people are feeling is obviously that it is a modern love story. But it's much more than that. If you see the film, it unfolds like a thriller though it is basically a love story," Kangana said.

"Girl and boy like always are meeting and falling in love, but the difference is that this girl has suddenly disappeared, the mystery about who is she and where has she disappeared unfolds during the course of the film."

Response to the promos has been extremely positive.

"Whoever has seen the film has loved it, Aamir Khan loved it. The aspect that people actually love about the film is the innovative manner of narrating the love story. As far as the songs are concerned, 'Sarfira' has already become popular and we have received good response for the film till now," said Kangana.

Kangana further adds that her role in 'Katti Batti' has been the toughest she has ever portrayed so far in her career.

"The character of Payal which I have portrayed in the film is the toughest character so far in my career. Which I'm very sure the audience will get to know once the film releases. There are some features in my character which have not yet been revealed in the trailer and the film's promos, as we want those hidden features only to be revealed once the film releases," Kangana said.

"I had said earlier during the release of 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' that my character of Datto in that film was quite tough. But now, after doing the character of Payal in 'Katti Batti', I feel this character has been the toughest in my films."

The story traces the journey of Maddy and Payal spanning their love, live-in relationship and separation over a period of time. Directed by Nikhil Advani, the film is scheduled to release on September 18.