Speaking about the same, a source close to the film unit told Deccan Chronicle that, “When the film’s director Sandeep Vanga approached her for the role, Kiara instantly jumped on the bandwagon! The actress is all kicked to play the part, and will join the sets of the film soon.”
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However, neither the actors nor the makers have reacted on the same yet.
'Arjun Reddy' was originally made in Telugu and is considered as one of the path-breaking films in Tollywood. The Telugu film was written and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and he is helming the hindi remake too. Shahid Kapoor, who recently became a father for the second time and recently welcomed baby boy Zain Kapoor into his family, has grown a full-beard for his role in the hindi remake of 'Arjun Reddy.
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Shahid Kapoor will be stepping into actor Vijay Deverakonda’s shoes in the remake which is expected to go on the floors soon and will the screens next year on 21st June.
For the uninitiated, 'Arjun Reddy' is also being remade in Tamil titled 'Varma' which will mark the debut of Vikram’s son Dhruv in films.
On the career front, Shahid's latest release 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' failed to get a good opening and couldn't register a good jump in first weekend. Also, he recently announced another film which is a biopic based on boxer Dingko Singh's life. To be directed by 'Airlift' director Raja Krishna Menon, the film will go on floors next year.
Stay tuned for more updates!