Published 12:48 IST, October 14th 2019

Shahid Kapoor in remake of Telugu film 'Jersey', confirms director

Shahid Kapoor will star in Hindi remake of superhit Telugu film 'Jersey' starring Nani. The film is scheduled to release on August 28, 2020, director confirms.

Reported by: Chetna Kapoor
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After success of 'Kabir Singh' which was a remake of Telugu film 'Arjun Reddy', Shahid Kapoor is all set to star in yet ar Hindi remake of Telugu film 'Jersey'. film will be directed by Gowtham Tinnanauri, who also directed original film. Tre analyst and film critic Taran arsh confirmed news on Twitter. Shahid Kapoor starrer is being produced by Allu Aravind, Aman Gill, Dil Raju. film is scheduled to release on August 28, 2020.

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Talking about film and casting Shahid Kapoor, director, Gowtham in a statement said: "I'm really looking forward to remaking my film 'Jersey' in Hindi and taking it to national audiences and re is one better than Shahid Kapoor to recreate magic of original for Hindi audiences." re were reports that Shahid has hiked his professional fees after Kabir Singh's success and allegedly demanded for Rs. 40 crore for this project. 

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Rubbishing rumours, Shahid in an interview with entertainment website said: "I have to sign a film to receive any money. I think only people who are making money are Bhushan Kumar and Mur Khetani. I have exactly same bank balance I h before Kabir Singh, I have to sign ar project before I get paid."

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JERSEY

Jersey is a Telugu sports-drama film released in April 2019. plot of story revolves around a far-son duo. far, played by Nani, restarts his career in his late 30's to fulfil his seven-year-old son's wish to get an Indian Cricket Team's jersey as a gift. movie reportedly collected ₹ 48 crores at box-office. 

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12:27 IST, October 14th 2019