After reports of Laapataa Ladies star Pratibha Ranta starring in the Hindi remake of Dear Comrade opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi emerged, the actress has now reacted, urging fans to wait for the official confirmation
Pratibha Ranta
Actress Pratibha Ranta has finally broken her silence on recent reports which claimed that she is set to star in the Hindi remake of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's Telugu hit film Dear Comrade. Reports suggested that the remake is also set to feature Siddhant Chaturvedi in the lead.
Pratibha Ranta reacts to starring in Dear Comrade Hindi remake
Pratibha took to her Instagram story on Friday, January 2, to clarify the reports. Pratibha wrote, "With due respect, I kindly request all media pages to please refrain from posting or circulating any unverified information and wait for an official announcement. This has been happening with me for quite some time now, with several projects that I am not associated with, which often leads to unnecessary confusion."
The Laapataa Ladies star further added, "I would truly appreciate your understanding, cooperation, and continued support in this matter."
Dear Comrade Hindi remake
Early on Friday, reports emerged claiming Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions had acquired the official Hindi remake rights soon after the release of Telugu film Dear Comrade; however, now they are actively moving the project forward. Sources close to the development confirmed that the studio is pursuing the project ahead. According to insiders, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Pratibha Ranta were the frontrunners for the adaptation, although the casting is not yet locked.
A source close to the project said, “Dharma has been keen on revisiting Dear Comrade for a while, but the idea was always to crack the right casting and tone. Siddhant brings the intensity required for the male lead, which became a hit with people after Dhadak 2 [2025]. Pratibha fits the emotional arc of the female protagonist beautifully. She was in talks with the studio for another project and is a good fit for this as well.”
The Bharat Kamma-directorial received a mixed box-office response upon release, but developed a strong following over time. The source added, “The Hindi version will retain the emotional core of the original but will be adapted for a pan-India sensibility. Dharma is conscious that the subject is sensitive and relevant even today. This is not being treated as a routine remake. The idea is to reimagine Dear Comrade for a new audience without diluting what made the original special."
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