Jersey: Makers finalise female lead opposite Shahid Kapoor, netizens celebrate choice

After stupendous success of Kabir Singh, Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for his next, remake of Telugu film Jersey. While film has mand to garner appreciation for its gripping story-line and star cast, makers have finalized female lead against actor and it is ne or than Super 30 actress Mrunal Thakur. With her fabulous performance in Hrithik Roshan starrer , young actress left many viewers awed. After makers of remake made anuncement, many social media users celebrated choice. In an interview with a leading media publication, Thakur claimed that she has watched original film and just cant contain her excitement as she has bagged role. Stating that she watched film twice in a row, Mrunal says that she was deeply impacted and she could t get it out of her heart whole night. 

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Netizens celebrate: 

Ever since anuncement has been made, netizens are celebrating choice made by makers. While many felt that he would add a lot of spark to project, re were ors who thought that she acts really well and was a good choice. Take a look at reactions below- 

Here's what we kw about story: 

Jersey chronicles story of a failed cricketer who decides to revive his career and pursue his ambition. Helmed by Gautham Tinnanauri, Jersey promises a heart-warming story and features  relationship between a far and his son. Actor Shahid Kapoor is leaving  stone unturned to add aunticity to his character, as actor has been a part of several vigorous training sessions to portray character of a cricketer with grace.  original Telegu film roared at box office down South, raking in a business of Rs. 48 crore. 

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As for Shahid Kapoor..

Shahid's last movie Kabir Singh was a commercial success at box office. movie also starred Kiara Advani. It was directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. However, re were many netizens and a certain section of society who called film out because of its 'toxic' content. Even months after film's release, re is a raging debate about same.