Janhvi Kapoor and Sreeleela Starrer on the Hunt for a Leading Man (EXCLUSIVE)

Janhvi Kapoor and Sreeleela-starrer untitled romantic-thriller is searching for a male lead. Variety India has exclusively learned that producers Ektaa Kapoor and Guneet Monga Kapoor are on the lookout for a male lead for a film centered on two girls’ obsession with the same boy. With the Ektaa Kapoor and Guneet Monga production venture eyeing to go on the floors around October-November this year, the makers need to find their hero soon to avoid delay in the shoot schedule. 

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The untitled romantic thriller is helmed by Umesh Bist, who had earlier directed “Pagglait,” “The Trial” Season 2, “Gyaarah Gyaarah” and “Kaun? Who Did It?”.    

Apart from this film, Bist is also helming the sequel of “Pagglait,” taking the narrative forward with a fresh perspective, with Sanya Malhotra reprising the lead role.

Janhvi Kapoor is currently filming the romantic revenge drama, “Lag Jaa Gale,” where she stars alongside Tiger Shroff and Lakshya. Bankrolled by Dharma Productions, the film is directed by Raj Mehta of “Good Newwz,” “Jugjugg Jeeyo” and “Selfiee” fame and is set to hit the screens on May 14, 2027.

Meanwhile, Sreeleela is busy with Anurag Basu’s romantic musical drama co-starring Kartik Aaryan. It is bankrolled by T-Series, while the soundtrack is composed by Pritam.