After Student of The Year 2, Tiger Shroff to star in high-octane actioner for Karan Johar's production venture

After wrapping up Ganapath , actor Tiger Shroff will reportedly kickstart the shooting of the high-octane actioner being produced under Karan Johar ’s Dharma Production. The film will be directed by Shashank Khaitan and shot in the scenic landscape of Portugal.

Tiger will be joining hands with Shashank Khaitan for the first time for an untitled project touted to be high on action scenes. Currently, Shashank is busy shooting comedy-drama Govinda Naam Mera starring Vicky Kaushal , Kiara Advani , and Bhumi Pednekar . After completing its shoot, he will head to Portugal for a recce as per Mid-Day reports.

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Tiger has earlier collaborated with Karan’s Dharma Production for Student of the Year 2. The film also starred Tara Sutaria and Ananya Panday . The upcoming movie in the offing will be his second project under Karan’s production house. A source close to the publication said the number of action and chase sequences, and some romantic songs of the upcoming actioner will be filmed in the three-week schedule in Portugal.

Portugal’s historic Belem Tower, Aveiro, Palácio Nacional da Pena, and Serra da Estrela (Portugal’s highest mountain range)among many other iconic locations have reportedly been selected for the shot. The remaining schedules of the film will be shot in India and other countries as per reports.

The source also revealed that Tiger would need to build a lean, ripped body for his role in the upcoming action drama. About the female leading part, the report suggests that Shraddha Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor are being considered the frontrunners, however, it is yet to be finalized.

Meanwhile, Tiger is currently shooting for the action thriller Ganapath directed by Vikas Bahl. The film stars Kriti Sanon in the female lead role. The movie marks the second collaboration of Tiger with Kriti after Heropanti . Produced by Pooja Entertainment , the film is set to release in 2023.