WASHINGTON — Global Indian actor Deepika Padukone is all set to feature in her second Hollywood film. The untitled cross-cultural romantic comedy is being developed by STXfilms.
Padukone will not only star in the movie but also produce it through her banner Ka Productions, as per reports.
Talking about the upcoming film, Padukone expressed her excitement to work with STXfilms.
“Ka Productions was founded with the aim to develop and produce purposeful content with global appeal,” she said.
“I’m thrilled to be partnering with STXfilms and Temple Hill Productions, who share Ka’s ambition and creative vision and look forward to bringing impactful and dynamic cross-cultural stories to the world.”
The project is being touted as a “sweeping cross-cultural romantic comedy” revolving around Padukone’s character.
The announcement was made by STXFilms chairman Adam Fogelson. The studio is also in negotiations with Temple Hill Productions Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen (the “Twilight” franchise, “The Fault in Our Stars,” “Love, Simon”) to develop the forthcoming film. Isaac Klausner is overseeing the project for Temple Hill.
Adam Fogelson, chairman, STXfilms Motion Picture Group, also expressed his happiness about working with the “Piku” star.
“There is a reason Deepika is one of the biggest global stars to come from India,” he said.
“She is enormously talented with an infectious personality, and her profile continues to grow as an international superstar. While she has been a phenomenal success in many Eros International films, we are thrilled to be building a romantic comedy with her and our friends at Temple Hill.”
“We believe this project gives us the opportunity to tap into the spirit, voice, characters, and vibrant settings of India and New York in ways that made Crazy Rich Asians feel so authentic and fresh.”
Padukone made her Hollywood debut in D.J. Caruso’s 2017 action-thriller film, “xXx: Return of Xander Cage.” The film, in which she played the female lead, also starred Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Ruby Rose, and Nina Dobrev.
On the Bollywood front, Padukone was last seen in Meghna Gulzar’s directorial film “Chhapaak,” based on the life of an acid attack survivor. The film also starred Vikrant Massey, Madhurjeet Sarghi, and Vishal Dahiya.
Next, she will be seen in the Hindi adaptation of the 2015 comedy-drama film by Nancy Meyers, “The Intern,” which starred Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro.
Padukone will also star in “83,” “Baiju Bawra,” “Fighter,” “Pathan,” and an untitled film by director Shakun Batra.
Some of her previous work includes “Om Shanti Om,” “Love Aaj Kal,” “Chennai Express,” “RamLeela,” “Bajirao Mastani,” “Tamasha,” “Padmaavat,” etc.
Padukone is represented in India by Collective Artists Network. In the United States, she is repped by Danielle Robinson from Alan Siegel Entertainment and International Creative Management (ICM) Partners.
(With inputs from ANI)
Edited by Anindita Ghosh and Nikita Nikhil
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