Drona will be the first Hindi film to feature Abhishek alongside his mother Jaya Bachchan on-screen. The film is directed by one of Abhishek's childhood friends, Goldie Behl. Behl, who is married to Sonali Bendre, made his directorial debut with Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai, starring Abhishek. Drona also stars Priyanka Chopra.