Pooja Hegde is set to star alongside Varun Dhawan in David Dhawan’s upcoming film, marking her first on-screen pairing with the actor. Initially, reports suggested that Sreeleela, known for her roles in South Indian films like Guntur Kaaram and Bhagavanth Kesari, would make her Bollywood debut in this role. However, sources close to the project have now confirmed that Pooja has been chosen as the leading lady instead.
The project also stars Mrunal Thakur and reunites Varun and his father David Dhawan, who last worked together about four years ago and had to have a digital release of their commercial potboiler. This will be the fourth film they have collaborated on, with two of their previous projects achieving notable box office success. The third, released on a streaming platform, also garnered significant viewership, making this reunion a much-anticipated one for audiences.
Pooja didn’t reveal details when asked about it by a portal but mentioned that she has several announcements in the pipeline and will wait for the production house to officially confirm her role. She added that fans could expect to see her in diverse roles moving forward, noting that she took this year to reflect on her filmography and carefully consider her next steps.
Varun Dhawan has a track record of successful on-screen pairings with fresh co-stars, which often contributes to his movies’ appeal. His first-time pairings with Ileana D’Cruz and Nargis Fakhri in Main Tera Hero, as well as Taapsee Pannu and Jacqueline Fernandez in Judwaa 2, helped make the films both commercially successful and well-received by audiences. The playful chemistry between him and his co-stars has become a trademark of his collaborations, and fans are eager to see how he and Pooja along with Mrunal Thakur will bring this new project to life.