Actor Aditya Roy Kapur will headline filmmaker Milap Zaveri’s next feature, described by its makers as an “intense, violent and deeply emotional musical love story”.

The film, backed by producer Bhushan Kumar, is expected to go on floors later this year, with a theatrical release planned for 2027. Explaining the casting, Zaveri says, “Aditya has always had an amazing ability to portray love with power and emotional depth. Ever since Aashiqui 2 (2013), audiences have connected with him in stories driven by passion and heartbreak.”

He adds, “This character is heroic, intense, aggressive, and many notches above the madness of my film Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (2025). I couldn’t think of anyone better than Adi to bring this character to life.”

Kumar adds, “Our association with Aditya goes back many years and I’m happy we’re coming together once again for a story that’s intense, emotional and mounted on a grand scale.”

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After delivering action entertainers such as Satyameva Jayate and Marjaavaan, filmmaker Milap Zaveri is teaming up with Aditya Roy Kapur for his next, a violent musical romantic drama. Speaking to Bombay Times, the director says the film draws from the emotional space of Aashiqui 2 and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, while promising a distinct identity of its own.

"The film is its own beast. It is in the genre of Deewaniyat, Aashiqui 2, but has its own uniqueness. This time I want to cater to masses and classes. Single screens and multiplexes," says Milap.

Explaining why Aditya was his first choice, the filmmaker adds, "Adi was my choice because he has a strong connect with masses and female audiences as proven in Aashiqui 2 and Malang. He is a terrific actor and looker and also has a great physique for action. He resonates superbly with musicals."

Milap, who recently collaborated with Harshvardhan Rane on Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat, also dismissed any speculation that the two would not work together again.

"I will surely reunite with Harshvardhan Rane soon. I love him and he is my friend. Touchwood Harsh has his slate full with many exciting projects like Force 3, Silaa and soon we will surely do a film together," he ends.

The yet to be titled movie will go on the floors soon and is slated to release next year.

Aditya Roy Kapur was last seen in Metro... In Dino (2025), Anurag Basu's ensemble romantic drama. Before that, he headlined the action thriller Gumraah (2023).