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Have You Heard? Deepika Padukone to join Brahmastra 2; Shahid Kapoor exits Indian adaptation of Freaky Friday
Updated On: 21 August, 2026 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Have You Heard? Deepika Padukone could be the latest addition to Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra 2. Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor has reportedly stepped away from the Indian adaptation of Freaky Friday (2003)

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Pics/AFP, Instagram, Youtube
Reunion for the ages
Deepika Padukone could be the latest addition to Ayan Mukerji’s ‘Brahmastra 2’, with the actor reportedly in discussions to play Amruta, a key character in the Astraverse. The film will be a sequel ‘Brahmāstra: Part One — Shiva’. Ranbir Kapoor will reprise Shiva and Dev in the sequel and is expected to begin filming in April 2027, after wrapping ‘Ramayana: Part 2’. Alia Bhatt will also return as Isha. Scripting and pre-production are underway, with Deepika’s casting yet to be finalised. The casting would reunite Deepika and Ranbir on screen for the first time since ‘Tamasha’ (2015).
From romance to reel-life
. ‘Bachna Ae Haseeno’ (2008) Their first film together, around the time they were dating
. ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ (2013) They reunited on screen after their relationship had ended
. ‘Tamasha’ (2015) Their third collaboration, which saw them play former lovers navigating a complicated relationship
. ‘Brahmastra 2’ (2027, expected) If Deepika comes on board, it will mark their fourth film together


