Ajay Devgn turns down role opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi; offers to back creature film: Reports
Ajay Devgn
may just be gearing up to back a big-ticket period action-creature drama, with
Siddhant Chaturvedi
leading the project.
According to reports, the ambitious film is being developed for a major OTT platform.
A report on Mid Day states that Devgn was originally approached to play a parallel lead in the film.
However, the actor chose to pass on the role, preferring to focus his acting energies on theatrical releases. Intrigued by the concept, he was reportedly ready to join the project and produce it under his banner.
Mohit Raina
has reportedly stepped into the parallel lead role.
A unique setting and a fresh voice
The yet-to-be-titled film is reportedly set in 1945, during a pivotal time in India's history.
It combines period drama with a creature-action element, which is said to have an experimental blend rarely attempted on Indian screens.
Adding to the intrigue is the fact that it marks the directorial debut of actor
Neha Sharma
. Currently in its pre-production stage, the project is expected to go on floors in October, with a release window likely sometime next year.
Siddhant reflects on his journey
Meanwhile, Siddhant Chaturvedi, who was most recently seen in 'Dhadak 2', reflected on how humbling it feels to land opportunities of this scale. Speaking with Bollywood Bubble, he said, 'Maybe I'm a bit lucky. Receiving scripts like these makes me feel there is some power up there.'
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