Judwaa 2 (J2) has been in the news since a couple of years. Latest reports have confirmed that David Dhawan will direct his son, the young heartthrob Varun Dhawan (in his first double role) in this formidable franchise, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The first Judwaa, starring Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Rambha, released 19 years ago.

Despite everyone remaining tight-lipped, closed door look tests in Los Angeles reveal that the pre-production work on the new entertainer is in full swing. A major Hollywood studio and DOP (director of photography) along with action-coordinator Spiro Razatos (of Fast & Furious 6 fame), have already done a test shoot for the film. A skydiving action sequence, using a stand-in artiste to depict a double role, was shot.

Now that initial rumours surrounding J2 have been laid to rest, fresh speculations are rife on who will be the two lucky girls cast opposite Varun.