In 2017 rumours were rife that the new pair on screen in Tinsel Town would be Kriti Sanon and Aditya Roy Kapur. Although that didn't materialise however the second time around, it's not a rumour anymore.

Aditya was the first to be roped in by the director, Mohit Suri who has also previously worked with him in the mega-blockbuster, Aashiqui 2. A source close to the two informed a leading daily that, "Aditya has not had a release in the last one year after OK Jaanu. He wanted to try out something he’s never done before. He was Mohit’s first choice because they are great friends.”

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Kriti too was on board the project however it was put on hold for a while. Speaking about the leading daily, the source revealed, "They met a couple of times and Kriti and her team have verbally given the nod to the film. But they are yet to lock the dates and sign on the dotted line."

With the project finally back on track, the modalities are currently being worked out. “Kriti will give her dates once she’s back from Chandigarh where she’s shooting for another film. Mohit’s venture should roll in the next few months,” said the source.

The film is expected to be an edgy romantic thriller. The director who initially came up with the idea was working on it till he finally got the script ready.

And while the Kriti and Aditya will share the screen for the first time, the film will also feature another male lead too. The source revealed, "It’s a love triangle between a girl and two boys. The hunt for the other male lead is on. They have also spoken to a few young actors and once they get a confirmation, they will announce the film."