Siddharth Malhotra: Will Siddharth Malhotra be seen in ‘Panchayat’ director Deepak Mishra’s film? Know the update
Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra is reportedly in talks with producer Ekta Kapoor for an upcoming feature film. The film will be directed by Deepak Mishra, known for creating the popular web series ‘Panchayat’. The film is expected to go on the floors in the second half of 2025.
According to Pinkvilla, the film is part of a deal between Ekta Kapoor‘s Balaji Telefilms and The Viral Fever (TVF). A source told the publication, “Ekta Kapoor and TVF have partnered to bring unique yet commercial stories to the big screen. This is a part of the deal between Balaji and TVF and discussions are on with Sidharth Malhotra.”
The source further revealed that the film will be full of drama and emotions, set against the backdrop of folklore rooted in Hindu mythology. He added, “The makers have a vision to create a unique cinematic experience like Kantara with the feature film. Malhotra is expected to hear the final narration in November and sign the film only after that.”
Before starting work on Ekta Kapoor‘s film, Sidharth Malhotra will complete the shooting of a romantic comedy backed by Dinesh Vijan. The shooting of this film is scheduled to begin in November. The actor is also expected to join the cast of Race 4, which is scheduled to begin shooting in the first quarter of 2025.
According to the media report, ‘Ramesh Taurani has a team of in-house writers working on the basic plot of Race 4. He has brought in experienced writers and directors to develop the story. Talks have already begun to bring Siddharth Malhotra opposite Saif Ali Khan. Siddharth is a fan of the Race franchise and is keen to play the role.
