Confirmed! Shahid Kapoor-Triptii Dimri team up for Vishal Bhardwaj's next
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is set to reunite with director Vishal Bhardwaj for an upcoming action entertainer. The yet-to-be-titled project will be produced under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment by Sajid Nadiadwala. Triptii Dimri has also been roped in as the female lead opposite Kapoor for this highly-anticipated film. The movie is expected to offer a thrilling cinematic experience for viewers.
Producer and director expressed excitement over the collaboration
Nadiadwala's official account announced the collaboration news on Friday. Expressing his excitement, Nadiadwala reportedly said, "I'm thrilled to join forces with the brilliant director and dear friend Vishal Bhardwaj, and the phenomenal powerhouse Shahid Kapoor! It's an honor to welcome the incredibly talented Tripti Dimri to the #NGEFamily!" To this, Bhardwaj added, "What a delight to have Tripti Dimri, India's National Crush, bring her magic to this dream team!"
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Filming to begin soon; 2025 release planned
Per reports, the filming for the project is expected to commence soon. Earlier reports suggested the movie will go on floors in September or October. It will be shot extensively in India and the US, with a planned release in 2025. Currently, the plot remains under wraps. Kapoor and Bhardwaj have previously collaborated on successful projects like Kaminey (2009) and Haider (2014), raising expectations for their latest venture.
Nadiadwala, Kapoor, and Dimri have several upcoming projects
Nadiadwala has a busy schedule with multiple high-profile projects in the pipeline. Sikandar, featuring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, is currently being filmed. The producer is also preparing to start shooting for Housefull 5 in the UK in September. Kapoor, meanwhile, is awaiting the release of Devaa on Valentine's Day weekend. On the other hand, Dimri is awaiting the release of Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video on October 11, and Dhadak 2 on November 22.
