Sreeleela Walks Out Of Her Bollywood Debut Opposite Varun Dhawan In VD19? Producer Clarifies

Actor Varun Dhawan is teaming up again with his father David Dhawan for a comedy film produced by Ramesh Taurani. Since the film's announcement was made, rumours have been circulating on social media about Telugu actor Sreeleela starring alongside Varun in her making her Bollywood debut. However, Taurani, the film's producer, recently revealed the truth behind these rumours by releasing an official statement addressing the casting reports.

Did Sreeleela quit her Bollywood debut project?

Earlier, there was a lot of buzz circulated about Telugu star Sreeleela being cast in David Dhawan’s upcoming comedy film, which would have been her Bollywood debut as well. However, recent rumours suggest that Sreeleela has quit the project. It is also speculated that the first schedule of the film has been completed without her.

Ramesh Taurani clarifies all the rumours

Now, reacting to the buzz, Ramesh Taurani, producer at Tips Films, issued a statement. Taurani clarified that they have not approached anyone for the role yet. He stated that they are still in the process of finalising the cast and have just completed the first schedule. An official announcement will be made once they have confirmed someone for the role. Until then, he requested fans not to believe any rumours.

His official statement reads, "We have not yet approached anyone for the role. We are still in the process of finalizing the cast. The first schedule has just been completed, and we will make an official announcement once we have locked someone for that role. Until then, we request audiences not to believe any rumours.”

Varun Dhawan’s next releases

Meanwhile, in the coming months, Varun will appear in Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari, written and directed by Shashank Khaitan. He will also star in the action thriller Baby John, directed by A Kaleeswaran and presented by Atlee in collaboration with Jio Studios and Cinel Studios. In Baby John, Varun Dhawan will be paired with South Indian actress Keerthy Suresh, marking her Bollywood debut.

Additionally, Varun will feature in the Indian adaptation of the Hollywood series Citadel alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The Indian version, created by Raj and DK, is set to release on November 7.