Casting Coup: Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi & Ananya Panday In Shakun Batra's Next

Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday will team up for Karan Johar and Shakun Batra's upcoming film.

New Delhi:  Karan Johar and Shakun Batra have roped in Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday for their upcoming film. Shakun, who helmed Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012) and Kapoor & Sons (2016), will co- produce the yet-to-be titled movie along with Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta. “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,” Karan Johar said in a statement. Talking about the film Shakun said , “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.” The film, which will go on floors early next year, has got its release date. The upcoming flick will hit the screens on February 12, 2021. Talking about Deepika Padukone, the actress will be next seen in Meghna Gulzar's 'Chhapaak'. The film will release on January 10, 2020. It is based on the life of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal.

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Meanwhile, 'Gully Boy' star Siddhant Chaturvedi is preparing for 'Bunty Aur Babli 2', which will also feature Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan. Watch this space for more updates!