This isn't another piece of baseless rumour but a confirmation coming straight from the horse's mouth. Deepika Padukone is indeed collaborating with Ananya Panday and Gully Boy actor Siddhant Chaturvedi for Karan Johar's next production and the shooting of which will start in February 2020. We did hear stories about Deepika and Siddhant coming together for Shakun Batra's next but Ananya's name was a surprise addition. The movie will be helmed by Kapoor & Sons director and produce under Dharma Productions. It’s Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji vs Rajinikanth’s Darbar vs Deepika Padukone’s Chhapaak! 3 Big Films to Clash This January 2020.

Speaking about his new project, Karan in his interaction with Bombay Times said, "Shakun has directed one of the most acclaimed films of Dharma Productions — Kapoor & Sons. With this movie, he also turns producer with us. His upcoming directorial is an intriguing relationship drama, which will release on Valentine’s Day 2021. I am proud and excited about Shakun’s vision as a versatile filmmaker.” When Shakun was asked to reveal details about his next, he simply said, "It’s a relationship drama where the characters find themselves stuck in a morally ambiguous zone.”

While the title of the movie is not zeroed down yet, makers are keen on having Valentine's Day release for it. Hence the film will most probably hit the screens on February 12, 2021. This could be the same movie that Deepika was raving about at Jio MAMI Movie Mela with Star. “So, I’ve found a film that I’ll likely do early next year…but it’s not light. It will be quite dark, but it’s still in the romance space," she had said when asked about her next outing after Chhapaak and '83. Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday, Kareena Kapoor Khan Brew Some Sartorial Romance with their Fashion Picks this Week.

While Deepika will also essay the role of Draupadi in Madhu Mantena's Mahabharat that hits the screens on Diwali 2021, Ananya has Khaali Peeli with Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant has Bunty Aur Babli 2 with newcomer Sharvari.

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