Ayushmann Khurrana, director Abhishek Kapoor team up for romantic drama; filming to begin in October

Abhishek Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurrana are collaborating for the first time for a new project. The yet-untitled romantic drama is set in North India and it will begin its shooting schedule in October. Read the announcement below

Kapoor says he is going to present Ayushmann in a never-seen-before avatar, revealing the actor will play a cross-functional athlete in the movie. Khurrana will have to undergo a strenuous routine for a complete physical transformation to fit into the role. Khurrana says he is excited about creatively collaborating with Kapoor and is looking forward to his physical transformation. “Abhishek has a very distinct voice in cinema today and I’m glad that we finally got the opportunity to collaborate on a project that’s exceedingly close to my heart. This film has all the trappings to take audiences through a ride of emotions and it is a total family entertainer," he says. The film will release worldwide in theatres next year.