Ekkis: Sriram Raghavan And Dinesh Vijan Put Varun Dhawan Starrer Biopic Film On Hold; Reason Revealed Here

For the very first time, Varun Dhawan will be featured in a biopic film, that is directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. The biopic film is named Ekkis and will feature Varun Dhawan in the lead role. It is produced by Dinesh Vijan. To note, this is for the second time that this trio is going to work together. They earlier worked in the 2019 film Badlapur.

Now, according to the recent report of a leading daily, the film has been put on hold, for now, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The pre-production of the film has already begun and now it has been put on hold. As per the sources of the leading daily, the film Ekkis has to be mounted on an extensive scale as the subject of the film is vast.

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Further, the source informs that when the makers consider the ongoing pandemic, increase in Omicron cases, the pandemic restrictions, and the safety of the cast and crew of the film, the makers have decided to put the film on hold currently. The source also informed that the makers will begin the massive project again after the third wave breaks down. In the ending note, the source added that Ekkis is a very important movie for the makers. They don’t want to compromise on it on any front, concluded the source.

(Also Read: Varun Dhawan To Commence The Shoot Of Sriram Raghavan’s Film From February Next Year)

Meanwhile, speaking of the professional front of Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, he will be next seen in Raj Mehta directorial Jug Jugg Jeeyo. The film also has Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor and Kiara Advani in the lead role. Not only this but he will also feature in Sajid Nadiadwala’s next production. Russo Brothers’ global series, Citadel is also in the kitty of the actor. Varun Dhawan is also a part of Raj and DK’s upcoming project.