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Priyanshu Painyuli immersed himself in coding and dark web terminology to prepare for his role as an ethical hacker in the upcoming film "Pirates." He believed understanding the technical language and psychological mindset was essential for authentic portrayal rather than just mimicking keyboard actions. The actor emphasized that hackers operate in emotional isolation, which became a crucial aspect of his character study. "Pirates" begins filming next week in Delhi and explores the gritty world of cyber warfare.

Key Points: Priyanshu Painyuli Learned Coding Dark Web for Pirates Hacker Role

  • Priyanshu studied coding to understand hacker psychology for authenticity
  • He learned dark web terminology to avoid superficial performance mimicry
  • The actor emphasizes emotional isolation as key to hacker characterization
  • 'Pirates' filming begins next week in Delhi as cyber warfare thriller
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Priyanshu Painyuli took up 'coding lessons, started learning the jargon of dark web' for 'Pirates

Actor Priyanshu Painyuli reveals intense preparation for 'Pirates' film, taking coding lessons and learning dark web jargon to authentically portray an ethical hacker.

"I took up coding lessons and started learning the jargon of the dark web. I didn't want to just mimic keystrokes on screen - Priyanshu Painyuli"

Mumbai, Aug 29

For his upcoming film “Pirates”, where he will be seen playing an ethical hacker, actor Priyanshu Painyuli took up coding lessons and learnt the jargon of the dark web to portray the character with authenticity.

Speaking about his preparation for Pirates, Priyanshu shares “I believe in doing my homework. Whether it’s body transformation, learning a dialect, or grasping the psyche of a character, I always go all in.”

He said for Pirates, “I’m playing an ethical hacker, and it was very important for me to understand how such a mind operates.”

“That’s why I took up coding lessons and started learning the jargon of the dark web. I didn’t want to just mimic keystrokes on screen, I wanted to know what I was doing and saying.”

The actor said that the world of hacking is layered and psychological.

“I want audiences to believe this character and feel his intent, so understanding the technical language and the emotional isolation of hackers was essential,” added the actor.

Set to begin filming next week in Delhi, “Pirates” is poised to be a gritty and intriguing take on cyber warfare and the world of ethical hacking.

The actor also has “Paan Parda Zarda”, which is set against the backdrop of illegal opium smuggling in central India. It was in 2023, when work on the series, an opium smuggling saga, was announced.

Then he has “Tere Ishq Main” with stars Kriti Sanon and Dhanush. The film also reunites the ‘Raanjhanaa’ team as director Aanand L Rai, actor Dhanush and the Grammy and Oscar-winning music composer, A.R. Rahman are joining forces after their last venture ‘Atrangi Re’.

'Tere Ishk Mein' is said to be a spiritual successor to the world of ‘Raanjhanaa’, as it delves deeper into themes of unrequited love, longing, and emotional conflict. The film is scheduled to release worldwide in Hindi and Tamil on November 28, 2025.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in cybersecurity, I appreciate when actors put in this effort. The dark web jargon and technical accuracy really matter for authenticity. Looking forward to this film!
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Ananya R
Priyanshu is such an underrated actor! From Bhavesh Joshi to now this - he always gives his 100%. Excited for Pirates and Tere Ishq Main too! ❤️
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Vikram M
Hope the movie doesn't exaggerate hacking scenes like typical Bollywood films. Real ethical hacking is more about patience and less about flashy graphics. But good on him for preparing properly!
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Kriti O
This is the kind of dedication we need in Indian cinema. Meanwhile, some stars can't even bother to learn basic dialogues properly. Respect! 👏
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Michael C
Interesting that they're filming in Delhi instead of the usual Mumbai locations. Cyber crime stories set in different Indian cities could be a fresh approach for Bollywood.

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