Actor Varun Dhawan will start shooting for his next film, yet-untitled, based on dance from January 22, in Punjab. The story is about a Punjabi boy who grows up in London. The film will be directed by Remo D’Souza.
According to a source, “During the first seven-day schedule in Punjab, a song and a few scenes will be shot after which the team moves to the UK in the first week of February. A major chunk of the film will be shot in London, and it wraps up mid-April.”
The source added, “It chronicles the journey of the underdogs who go on to defeat the champions. While Varun leads the Indian contingent, the makers are in talks with an international dancer to come on board as his competitor.”
Katrina Kaif was roped in for the female lead, but she walked out due to her date issues. The name of the finalized actress is still under covers but if reports are to be believed, there is no romance scene between the male and female leads. It will be strictly focussed on training and dance competition.
Prabhu Deva is also playing an important role of a mediator between the two competing teams in the film. Shakti Mohan will make her acting debut with this film and 18-year-old Vartika Jha, Dance Plus 4 participant will also appear on the big screen.
“The film will be shot in the 3D format, while there are also plans to convert it into the 4DX format as well. The attempt is to scale new heights in this genre,” said the source.