22 February,2024 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor
Earlier this year, there were reports of Janhvi Kapoor replacing Alia Bhatt in the 'Dulhania' franchise that saw Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt together. Now, the makers of 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania', 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' and 'Dhadak' have announced their next with Varun and Janhvi in the lead. The love story has been titled 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari'.
On Thursday, Dharma Productions took to social media to announce the film's title and the cast and director. The film will be directed by Shashank Khaitan who has also helmed the Dulhania franchise and 'Dhadak'. While the makers have not called it a part of the 'Dulhania' franchise, fans are not happy to see Alia Bhatt being replaced.
In 2014, Shashank Khaitan directed Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt in the romantic comedy 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania'. The film was an instant hit and made fans laud and appreciate the chemistry between the two lead actors. The sequel 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' (2017) was also loved by the audience and ever since fans have been awaiting the third installment of the franchise. The film 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' will mark Varun and Janhvi's second collaboration after Nitesh Tiwari's 'Bawaal' which was released directly on OTT.
Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan is currently shooting for filmmaker Atlee's next which is the remake of the Tamil film 'Theri'. The film also stars Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi. He will start with 'Dulhania 3' post wrapping up Atlee's film. Along with 'Sunny Sanskari...' Varun will also be shooting for his father David Dhawan's next.
Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor also has the big-budget pan-Indian film 'Devara' in the pipeline. The film that will feature her with Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan will be released in October. She also has 'Mr and Mrs Mahi' with Rajkummar Rao in the pipeline. She has also signed films with south stars Ram Charan and Suriya. She also has Ulajh with Roshan Mathew and Gulshan Devaiah in the pipeline.
