Shahid Kapoor Reportedly all set to start work on Amit Ravindranath Sharma’s upcoming theater venture, titled ‘Adal Badal’. Backed by producer Sunir Kheterpal along with Amazon MGM, the film is expected to go on floors in October.As stated by Mid-Day, reports suggest that: Janhvi Kapoor Shahid became the antagonist in the film. The two previously shared screen space when Janhvi made a special appearance in Shahid’s sci-fi romantic comedy ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’. If the reports are accurate, ‘Adal Badal’ will mark their first full collaboration as lead actors.According to a source quoted by Bollywood Hungama, “The duo is excited to start shooting. The film is based on the concept of soul swapping and is touted to be a mad-cap entertainer.” Meanwhile, Shahid remains busy with the production of the second season of Raj & DK’s acclaimed streaming series ‘Farzi’.
About director Amit Ravindranath Sharma:
Amit Ravindranath Sharma has established himself as one of the leading filmmakers in Hindi cinema with a mix of commercial and critically acclaimed projects. He gained widespread recognition for directing the family drama ‘Badhaai Ho’ in 2018, which became a critical and box-office success. He later directed the sports biopic ‘Maidaan’, starring Ajay Devgn, further cementing his reputation for telling emotionally compelling stories.
Shahid Kapoor’s reported salary:
According to reports, Shahid Kapoor is said to have charged approximately Rs 18 crore for ‘Adal Badal’. In addition to his upfront fee, the actor reportedly got a backend profit-sharing arrangement, which allows him to get a share of the film’s profits if it performs strongly at the box office.
The work front of Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor is riding high on the success of ‘Cocktail 2’, which has emerged as one of Bollywood’s biggest hits of the year. Marking his celebrated return to the romance genre, Shahid’s performance as Kunal won over the audience, who appreciated the character’s charm and emotional depth. According to Money Control, the film has earned an impressive Rs 143.17 crore worldwide in just 10 days. Buoyed by a strong second weekend, ‘Cocktail 2’ also became Bollywood’s third highest-grossing romantic comedy in the post-COVID era.