MID-DAY (July 31, 2015)

Director Vikram Bhatt has decided to put his next film in the Murder franchise on hold as his mentor, Mahesh Bhatt, felt it was not feasible post the debacle of his last venture, Mr X. He now plans to begin shooting for another film with a fresh story as well as star cast.

A source says, “Vikram had another script in hand and after discussing it with the Bhatts, got a nod.
The film will go on floors on August 9 in Cape Town. He has decided to call it Love Games, a title that he had reserved for Murder. It will star Patralekhaa, Tara Alisha Berry and mark the debut of model Gaurav Arora, who is rumoured to dating Kriti Sanon.”

Confirming the development, Bhatt says, “That narrative was going to be Murder 4, which seemed tired, worn out and fatigued at moment. So, Vikram pulled out another script from enormous work he has been doing all this while, which captivating story of the times we live in. The film shows physical passion and also connects to the heart so touches lust and peaks love. The shooting will start in Cape Town.”

Stating that the casting couldn’t have been better, adds: “Vikram, after the humiliating defeat of Mr X has got a new DNA. I see new beginning for him,” adds Bhatt.

While Patralekhaa says she is looking forward the shoot, Vikram says, "I am excited because something I have never done. (It is) Twisted and sexy.”