De De Pyaar De 2, a Luv Ranjan production was about to feature Ajay Devgn and Anil Kapoor, the most flexible actor. In this romantic comedy, the actor would have played Rakul Preet Singh’s father and engaged in hilarious banters with Ajay Devgan. The film was ready to roll by June 2024 but that’s when a sudden twist happened.
Anil Kapoor picks YRF’s Spy Universe over love; exits from De De Pyaar De 2
According to our reliable sources there is an overlap of large chunk of the shoot for De de pyaar de 2 with Anil Kapoor’s shoot dates in YRF Spy Universe Film. “Anil Kapoor wanted to do De De Pyaar De 2, but his commitment with YRF is long term, for multiple films in the fabled Spy Universe designed by Aditya Chopra. When he had to pick between the two, he chose to feature as the head of RAW in the upcoming Spy Films,” a trade source told Bollywood Hungama.
June will also see Anil Kapoor shooting his digital stint Subedaar our source further informed “…there was also subedaar on floor so an agent will be required for subedaar. He has also promised that he’ll be able to complete both projects within two months time frame.” Source added.
This is not Anil’s first project lost due to date issues; Welcome To The Jungle and Housefull 5 were earlier rejected by him for similar reasons. For those unaware, Anil Kapoor will feature in War 2 and Alia Bhatt’s Super Solider Film, and both are expected to start filming their parts towards H2 – 2024.