Published 13:07 IST, July 28th 2020

Arjun Kapoor to not join the cast of director Mohit Suri's 'Ek Villain 2'? Actor reveals

A media report has stated that actor Arjun Kapoor is likely to join the star cast of director Mohit's Suri's upcoming film Ek Villain 2 after Aditya opted out.

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Recently, a leading entertainment portal published a report and speculated that actor Arjun Kapoor is likely to join start cast of Ek Villain 2. report added that makers along with director Mohit Suri is reconsidering Arjun Kapoor for project, as he was first choice earlier. Arjun Kapoor will probably join hands with John Abraham for upcoming sequel if all went as per plans, claimed report.

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Arjun Kapoor to join Ek Villain 2 cast?

According to report, Arjun was originally a part of film. However, sources have w confirmed that Arjun has denied news of being part of sequel of 2014 movie. Earlier in July, it was confirmed that Aditya Roy Kapur has opted out of project. Many media reports cited various reasons for same including  lack of dates on Aditya Roy Kapur’s part along with creative differences between him and director Mohit Suri.

READ | Aditya Roy Kapur Opts Out Of Mohit Suri's Upcoming 'Ek Villain 2'?

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Ek Villain 2 cast

So far, makers have confirmed that John Abraham, Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria will be seen playing lead characters. Ek Villain 2 will be produced under production banner of Ekta Kapoor's Balaji. As film is yet-to-go on-floors, updates regarding Ek Villain 2 release date have been shared. previous installment, which released in 2014, featured Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh and Shraddha Kapoor. 

READ | Disha Patani Joins John Abraham, Aditya Roy Kapur In Mohit Suri's 'Ek Villain 2'

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Arjun Kapoor's movies

Talking about professional front, Arjun was last seen in Ashutosh Gowariker directorial Panipat. period-drama also starred Kriti San and Sanjay Dutt in lead. Apart from this, before nationwide lockdown was anunced, his third collaboration with Parineeti Chopra, that is Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, was slated to release in March. 

Tevar actor will soon share screen with Rakul Preet Singh for a yet-to-betitled cross-border flick. While plot of movie will mainly revolve around characters of Arjun and Rakul, Neena Gupta and Kumud Mishra will also be seen playing significant characters in upcoming movie. Reports suggest that John Abraham will be playing a cameo in movie. He will be seen in one of flashback sequences.

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READ | Disha Patani Denies Being Offered 'Ek Villain 2' With Aditya Roy Kapur

11:41 IST, July 28th 2020