The pairing of Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna is made for a film. Looks like both the stars are on a signing spree with several upcoming projects in their respective kitty. Rashmika Mandanna is climbing the stairs of success in Bollywood as well. After signing 4 Hindi films, of which 2 have released, the Pushpa star now has another exciting project lined up. She is accompanied by Shahid Kapoor in this film directed by Anees Bazmee.
Yes, you read it right, Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna are going to share screen space for the first time. The untitled film is touted to be a comedy and will be helmed by Anees Bazmee, who has directed several comedy films like Welcome, No Entry and most recently Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Reportedly, they will start shooting from August 1, 2023. Sources suggest that the actor has allotted multiple dates from August to December as the team is mulling over the start-to-finish schedule.
According to reports, Shahid Kapoor is excited to feature in an out-and-out comedy film, which he hasn’t done in a long time. The actor is expected to sport two different looks and play dual roles in the film. The Anees Bazmee film will feature an ensemble cast including Shahid and Rashmika. The star cast will be announced soon. The title of the film is expected to release in July 2023. The untitled film directed by Anees Bazmee will be bankrolled by popular South Indian producer Dil Raju in association with Ekta Kapoor. Starting on August 1, the will will be issued next year. More details have been kept under wraps for now and we wait to learn the exciting details.
On the work front, Shahid Kapoor will next be seen in Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bloody Daddy. He also has Dinesh Vijan’s next with Kriti Sanon. The Maddock Films film will be a unique love story between a robot and a human. On the other hand, Rashmika Mandanna’s much-awaited Pushpa 2: The Rule is in the pipeline. She will also be seen opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Animal slated to release on August 11. She has also reportedly signed a Laxman Utekar film with Vicky Kaushal.