A few days ago, it was reported that Shakun Batra of Kapoor & Sons fame will be helming a film produced by Karan Johar under his home banner Dharma Productions. Moreover, it was also reported by Mumbai Mirror that the film will star Deepika Padukone and Siddhant Chaturvedi in the lead roles. A source told the tabloid, "Shakun wanted to cast a fresh face alongside Deepika and he felt Siddhant fit the bill.
Now, it's confirmed that Deepika and Siddhant are finalised to play lead roles in Shakun's film. They will be joined by none other than Ananya Panday. Talking about the film, Karan told Bombay Times, "Shakun has directed one of the most acclaimed films of Dharma Productions — Kapoor & Sons. With this movie, he also turns producer with us. His upcoming directorial is an intriguing relationship drama, which will release on Valentine’s Day 2021. I am proud and excited about Shakun’s vision as a versatile filmmaker."
While Shakun shared, "I have had a wonderful journey with Karan and his production house for almost a decade now, and I can’t wait to get back into the director’s chair for my next. It’s a relationship drama where the characters find themselves stuck in a morally ambiguous zone."
Currently, Deepika is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film, Chhapaak which is hitting the screens on January 10, 2020.
While Siddhant has been signed to play the lead in Bunty Aur Babli 2 opposite debutante Sharvari.
Whereas, Ananya is currently shooting for Khaali Peeli opposite Ishaan Khatter.
