In a major casting announcement that is sure to excite action movie fans across the country, we can exclusively reveal that South Indian sensation Kirthi Shetty has been locked to star opposite Tiger Shroff in Milap Zaveri’s upcoming action thriller. The project, which will be produced by the mighty T Series banner, is set to roll cameras in Mumbai on January 21st with an ambitious two month shooting schedule planned entirely in the city.
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This marks a significant development for both stars. For Tiger Shroff, this continues his reign as Bollywood’s premiere action hero following his recent work in the Baaghi franchise. For Kirthi Shetty, this represents a massive leap into the Hindi film industry opposite one of its biggest action stars.
Kirthi Shetty Joins Forces With Tiger Shroff
Sources close to the production have confirmed to Box Office Worldwide that Kirthi Shetty has officially signed on as the female lead opposite Tiger Shroff in this high octane action thriller. The young actress, who has made waves in Telugu and Kannada cinema, will now make her big Bollywood debut in what promises to be a massive commercial entertainer.
The pairing of Tiger and Kirthi is an exciting one. While Tiger brings his trademark action prowess and massive fan following, Kirthi adds fresh energy and has already proven her acting chops down South. The chemistry between the two is expected to be a major highlight of the film.
Milap Zaveri To Direct Action Spectacle
The film will be helmed by director Milap Zaveri, known for his work in the action space. With Zaveri at the helm and T Series backing the project with their massive production muscle, expectations are sky high for this collaboration.
The combination of Zaveri’s directorial vision, Tiger’s action expertise, and a fresh pairing with Kirthi Shetty could result in something special for audiences when the film hits theatres.
Ambitious Two Month Mumbai Schedule
In an exclusive detail shared with us, the entire film will be shot in Mumbai across a tight two month schedule starting January 21st. This concentrated shooting plan suggests the makers are working with military precision to bring this action spectacle to life.
Shooting entirely in Mumbai also means the film will have a distinct urban action flavor, making full use of the city’s diverse locations to create a visually stunning backdrop for the high octane sequences.
Second Half 2026 Release Planned
The makers are targeting a release window in the second half of 2026. With production kicking off in January and a two month schedule planned, the film will have ample time for post production work, especially crucial for an action heavy project that will likely feature extensive VFX and action choreography.
This release timeline positions the film strategically in what could be a strong period for theatrical releases next year.
About The Film
The untitled action thriller is directed by Milap Zaveri and produced by T Series. The film stars Tiger Shroff and Kirthi Shetty in lead roles. Shooting begins on January 21st in Mumbai with a two month schedule planned entirely in the city. The film is slated for release in the second half of 2026. More official announcements about the complete cast and crew are expected soon.
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