South Indian sensation Kirthi Shetty was locked to star opposite Tiger Shroff in Milap Zaveri’s upcoming action thriller. The project, which was produced by the mighty T Series banner, was set to roll cameras in Mumbai in February with an ambitious two month shooting schedule planned entirely in the city.
But now Box Office Worldwide will bring EXCLUSIVE on this! an unexpected shakeup that will send ripples across Bollywood’s action cinema landscape, filmmaker Milap Zaveri has reportedly been removed from the directorial role of the highly anticipated T-Series project starring Tiger Shroff. Industry insiders confirm that the film, initially slated to roll in early 2026 with Zaveri at the helm, is now without a director as the producers look for a fresh creative lead.
Till recently, trade buzz and multiple entertainment publications had been tracking this yet-untitled action spectacle as one of the buzziest projects of the year. According to widely circulated reports, Tiger Shroff and action star Vidyut Jammwal had been confirmed to come together for the first time on the film, described as an intense action love story backed by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series banner. Box Office Worldwide broke the EXCLUSIVE that the movie was being positioned as a major action tentpole with Krithi Shetty coming onboard as the female lead making her Hindi debut.
Disaster Fate Of Masstiii 4 Reason Behind Milap’s Ouster?
Industry chatter had originally pegged Milap Zaveri as the creative force behind the film’s high-octane sequences, a major coup considering his recent success with Ek Deewaane Ki Deewaniyat at the box office. However, our verified exclusive reveals that Zaveri has now been replaced in the project’s directorial lineup.
The precise reasons for the split remain unknown, but sources close to the production indicate a strategic shift in creative vision as the key motivating factor specially after massive failure of rather distasteful disaster Mastiii 4. Film failed to cross even 10 crore net despite 45 crore budget.
There are other versions too. Insider informs that last Saturday a meeting took place regarding Milap’s status in the film. And leading actor was not happy with his character in the film as antagonist’s character has grown over the development of the film.
This development comes as a surprise given that just weeks ago, multiple outlets were reporting active progress on the project under Zaveri’s direction. Details had even been circulating about the film going on floors as soon as February 2026, with elaborate stunt choreography and action sequences in preparation featuring the dual action heroes.
Insiders say that T-Series and the film’s producers are now in discussions with several leading commercial directors who are known for handling large-scale action cinema. While no official announcement has been made, confirmation of Zaveri’s exit has been verified by production sources who stress that the core cast remains intact and that the film will happen no near future.
For Tiger Shroff, this project was anticipated as a key addition to his post-Lag Jaa Gale slate, helping build on his action star persona after recent outings including Baaghi 4. ([Wikipedia][2]) For Vidyut Jammwal, it represented a rare collaboration with another action heavyweight, further raising expectations among fans of adrenaline-driven Bollywood fare.
As the search for a new director intensifies behind the scenes, insiders suggest that the change could lead to shifts in the film’s production schedule and creative approach. Audiences and trade watchers alike are now awaiting an official clarification from the makers regarding both the directorial exit and the new filmmaker set to steer this marquee project.
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