After the success of his recent directorial, Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Dream Girl 2, Raaj Shaandilyaa is all set to helm another comedy film with Rajkummar Rao in the lead role. The film, which is yet to be titled, will be produced by Bhushan Kumar under his banner T-Series.
According to sources, the film will be a family comedy with a lot of subplots and characters. Raaj Shaandilyaa has been working on the script for a long time and will have a big ensemble in the cast.
While Raaj has already announced close to 8 films as a producer, the reports now claim that this is going to be his next directorial venture.
Rajkummar Rao And Raaj Shaandilya In Talks For A Long Time
“Raaj has been working on this subject all through the pandemic and has got Rajkummar Rao to lead the film. The conversations were happening much before the release of Dream Girl 2 and all the aspects are now on the paper. It’s a big-scale ensemble film, whose core conflict centers around a family,” revealed a source close to the development.
Raaj Shaandilya Set For A Multiple Film Line Up With T-Series
“Bhushan Kumar and Raaj Shaandilyaa have a long time commitment and the two are set to collaborate on not one but multiple films in the time to come. The journey begins with Rajkummar Rao-led family comedy. The duo is all set to bring in a big ensemble cast on board the film comprising of some of the most seasoned comedy icons of Hindi Cinema,” the source added.
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Rajkummar Rao Starrer Project To Go On Floors By End Of 2023
The shooting of Raaj Shaandilyaa’s family comedy is expected to start by November or December this year. The film is slated to release in cinemas in 2024 and the collaboration definitely looks exciting.
Rajkummar Rao’s Upcoming Line Up
Rajkummar Rao, who is known for his versatile and acclaimed performances in films like Shahid, Newton, Stree and The White Tiger, has a busy year ahead. He will be seen in several films like Stree 2 with Shraddha Kapoor, Badhaai Do with Bhumi Pednekar, Sri with Mouni Roy, Mr & Mrs Mahi with Janhvi Kapoor. Rajkummar Rao too is meanwhile doing multiple films with Bhushan Kumar, which also includes the Srikanth Bolla directed by Tushar Hiranandani.
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