Shahid Kapoor To Headline Filmmaker Atlee's Next: Report

Mumbai, January 11 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is awaiting the release of the action thriller Deva, which is scheduled to hit the big screen on January 31st. As the fans are eager to see what Deva has in store, the Kabir Singh star is busy finalizing his next few projects.

Shahid has already commenced shooting for his next which is with director Vishal Bhardwaj. The actor will also be reuniting with Maddock Films for the sequel to Cocktail, and according to the latest reports, he is setting up a film with Atlee who will be producing it.



It is said that Shahid and Atlee will collaborate on an action entertainer which will be directed by one of Atlee's associates. The duo has reportedly been in talks for the last few months and things are on the verge of getting locked. Unlike Atlee's production Baby John, the movie with Shahid will be an original story.

Atlee has himself developed the story with his associates before initiating talks with Shahid. Subject to the official confirmation, it can be Shahid's next after Cocktail 2 which is expected to start rolling by May this year.

Atlee, meanwhile, is gearing up to announce his next directorial after mega-blockbuster Jawaan. The director has locked superstar Salman Khan to headline his epic 2-hero film which will also feature either Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan in the parallel lead role.

Stay tuned...