Bollywood actor Siddhant Chaturvedi has officially and publicly shut down widespread rumors about his casting in the much-talked-about Hindi remake of the Telugu blockbuster film 'Dear Comrade'. The actor took to social media to clarify his position, putting an end to the speculation that had been circulating in the media for some time.
Social Media Clarification Puts Rumors to Rest
Addressing his fans and the media directly, Siddhant Chaturvedi used his Instagram Stories to issue a clear statement. He wrote, "Just to clarify, guys, this isn’t true." Elaborating further, the 'Gully Boy' star made a significant announcement about his future career choices, stating, "No remakes for me anymore, even though I’m a fan of the original film and the actors. Much love and respect. Thank you." This declaration marks a definitive shift in his selection of projects, moving away from reinterpretations of existing work.
Praise for Pratibha Ranta and Future Collaboration Hopes
While dismissing the remake news, Chaturvedi did express strong admiration for actress Pratibha Ranta, who was also reportedly being considered for the female lead in the project. Pratibha Ranta gained significant recognition for her role in the film 'Laapataa Ladies'. Siddhant added a hopeful note for the future, saying, "Anyhow, I’d love to collaborate with the supremely talented @pratibha_ranta on something original. Looking forward." This opens the door for potential collaboration on a fresh, non-remake project.
Interestingly, Pratibha Ranta had also previously addressed the rumors on her own Instagram story. She did not confirm or deny her involvement but urged caution, requesting media pages to "refrain from posting or circulating any unverified information and wait for an official announcement." She mentioned that such speculation around projects she is not associated with has been a recurring issue, leading to public confusion.
About the Original Film and Siddhant's Upcoming Work
The original Telugu film 'Dear Comrade', which released on July 26, 2019, was directed by Bharat Kamma. It featured popular stars Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles, with a supporting cast including Shruti Ramachandran, Raj Arjun, Suhas as Martin, and Kaali Venkat. The film was a major commercial and critical success, prompting discussions about a Hindi adaptation.
On the work front, Siddhant Chaturvedi is currently focused on his next cinematic venture. He is working on the film titled 'Do Deewane Seher Mein', where he shares the screen with actress Mrunal Thakur. The movie is scheduled for a theatrical release during the Valentine's week in February of this year, aiming to capture the romance-loving audience.
