John Abraham and Aditya Roy Kapur sign up for Mohit Suri's upcoming film 'Ek Villain 2'

John Abraham and Aditya Roy Kapur are reportedly going to be lead actors in Mohit Suri's next directorial venture Ek Villain 2 which will be a sequel to his 2014 thriller film Ek Villain. film is currently under wraps and is expected to hit floors by June this year. Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Films and Bhushan Kumar will be producing Ek Villain 2 and it is reportedly an altoger new story unlike one in previous film.

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film is currently in pre-production phase and apart from fact that actors John Abraham and Aditya Roy Kapur will be seen against each or in film, t many details are kwn about film. According to sources, female lead for film has t yet been finalised.

John Abraham and Aditya Roy Kapur, however, have been signed up for film as y had been keen on exploring a new premise with film. film will reportedly have an intense love story at its core which will bring two lead actors at odds with each or.

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Aditya Roy Kapoor and director Mohit Suri are currently gearing up for release of ir upcoming film Malang which also features actors Anil Kapoor, Disha Patani, and Kunal Kemmu. Ek Villain 2 will be Aditya Roy Kapoor's third collaboration with Mohit Suri after Aashiqui 2 and Malang whereas film will mark John Abraham's first project with Suri. director will begin production of Ek Villain 2 after release of Malang.

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Malang

Meanwhile, Malang is jointly produced by Luv Ranjan, Ankur Garg, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Jay Shewakraman. It marks Mohit Suri's second collaboration with Aditya Roy Kapur after Aashiqui 2 and Kunal Kemmu after Kalyug. Anil Kapoor is said to be portraying a negative role in film as a funny cop. Malang is scheduled to release on February 7, 2020. 

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