The film Karna, starring Suriya and Janhvi Kapoor and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, appears to have been shelved.
According to reliable sources, the production company has notified department heads that the film Karna has been canceled.
The film, which cost Rs 350 crores, was inspired by the Mahabharata character Karna and starred Janhvi Kapoor as Draupadi. According to reports, Rs 15 crores were already spent on pre-production and look tests.
Details about Project Cancellation and Cast
Excel Entertainment was set to produce Karna, which would have been Suriya’s first direct Hindi film, sharing the screen with Janhvi Kapoor for the first time. Key actors in the cast were Ali Fazal, Vijay Verma, and Avinash Tiwari. The film attempted to capitalize on the mythological epic by utilizing extensive visual effects and high-quality post-production work. It was scheduled to be released in various languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
The performers participating in this big production are apparently going on to other projects once it was canceled. However, no formal confirmation has been issued regarding the cancellation.
Janhvi Kapoor’s Upcoming Films
Janhvi Kapoor most recently appeared opposite Rajkummar Rao in Sharan Sharma’s sports drama Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, about a cricket-loving couple. Janhvi will also appear in Devara: Part 1 and Ulajh, both of which are scheduled for release in 2024. Devara: Part 1 will be her Telugu debut, followed by another project with Ram Charan named RC16.
Suriya’s Upcoming Projects
Suriya is prepping for the release of Kanguva, a much-anticipated fantasy action film directed by Siva and set for a 2024 release. The film stars Natarajan Subramaniam, Jagapathi Babu, Yogi Babu, and Redin Kingsley, as well as Disha Patani and Bobby Deol in their Tamil debut.
Suriya is currently filming Suriya 44 with director Karthik Subbaraj. He will also make a cameo appearance in Akshay Kumar’s film Sarfira.
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