2nd June 2023, Mumbai: Anushka Sharma, known for her exceptional performances in Bollywood, is all set to star opposite Varun Dhawan in Atlee’s upcoming film, the Hindi remake of the Tamil hit “Theri.” After taking a break following the birth of her daughter, Anushka is being selective about her projects and has chosen this action entertainer as her next venture.
Anushka in Lead role!
The yet-untitled film will be produced by director Atlee Kumar in collaboration with Murad Khetani, known for backing successful films like “Kabir Singh” and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.” Initially, talks were held with Janhvi Kapoor for the role, but due to scheduling conflicts, she had to decline the offer. Anushka, however, loved the script and immediately gave her nod of approval. The final discussion with Atlee is expected to take place in June, after which she will sign on for the project.The film is a revamped version of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil blockbuster “Theri,” starring Thalapathy Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Amy Jackson. The Hindi remake will incorporate alterations to cater to the sensibilities of the North Indian audience. Renowned Tamil filmmaker Kalees, known for directing the 2019 techno-thriller “Kee,” will helm the project, with shooting scheduled to commence in August 2023.
This film marks Anushka Sharma’s first theatrical commitment since her appearance in Shah Rukh Khan’s “Zero” in 2018, and it will be her first theatrical release in six years when it hits cinemas in the summer of 2024. In the meantime, her next film, “Chakda Xpress,” based on the life of former Indian women’s cricket team captain Jhulan Goswami, is set to premiere on Netflix later this year. As for Varun Dhawan, he is currently working on Raj & DK’s Amazon Prime series, “Citadel,” and has Nitesh Tiwari’s “Bawaal” with Janhvi Kapoor lined up for release in October. Atlee, the director of the original “Theri,” is currently immersed in the post-production of Shah Rukh Khan’s masala entertainer, “Jawan,” scheduled to release on September 7, 2023.
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By Yashika Desai.