It was almost 15 months back that filmmaker Luv Ranjan had announced his next film with Ajay Devgn and Ranbir Kapoor but the film is yet to go on floors. The delay is said to occur due to the absence of a leading lady in the project and an unsure script. While we were the first ones to inform you that it would be Deepika Padukone who would frontline the film, the actress' recent statement says otherwise. Recently, Deepika said in an interview that she would not work with anyone accused of #MeToo and not to forget, director Luv was accused of the same, last year.
A source, who is part of the project, has now revealed, "According to the original plan, the film was expected to kick off this year. But the script is yet to be locked. Couple that with the lead actors' choc-a-block schedule and the film has been pushed by a year now. Ranbir is busy with Brahmastra and then, Shamshera. Ajay, on his part, has a spate of films lined up including Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Bhuj: The Pride Of India and the football film. Luv will utilize the time to finish the final draft and take it on floors by mid-2020. There is no truth to the allegations that the film has been shelved owing to his #MeToo complaint. Ranjan came clean on the matter and apologized for his said misconduct, citing that it was never his intent."
File photo of Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone outside Luv Ranjan's office
Ajay Devgn will appear next in De De Pyaar De while his upcoming releases include Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, SS Rajamouli’s RRR and Bhuj: The Pride of India. Brahmastra and Shamshera are Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming films.
(Source: Mid Day)
