Confirmed: Shahid Kapoor To Star In The Bollywood Remake Of The Telugu Hit 'Jersey', To Release In August 2020

    Shahid Kapoor To Star In The Jersey Remake

    Confirmed: Shahid Kapoor To Star In The Bollywood Remake Of The Telugu Hit 'Jersey', To Release In August 2020

    After the thunderous success of his film Kabir Singh, Shahid Kapoor has kept fans on their toes over the announcement of his next project. It actor seems to have finally closed in on his next film and it is yet another remake of the Telugu hit, ‘Jersey’.

    The film starring Telugu actor Nani released earlier this year and the Hindi remake of the sports drama which will feature Shahid also have be directed by Gowtham Tinnanauri.

    Confirmed: Shahid Kapoor To Star In The Bollywood Remake Of The Telugu Hit 'Jersey', To Release In August 2020

    The filmmaker spoke about the remake and casting Shahid, "I'm really looking forward to remaking my film 'Jersey' in Hindi and taking it to national audiences and there is no one better than Shahid Kapoor to recreate the magic of the original for Hindi audiences."


    Shahid Kapoor had admitted that the break after Kabir Singh wasn’t intentional and he had been looking for the right project since before the blockbuster even hit the theatres in June. The film turned out to be a mega success and grossed Rs. 278 crores at the box office. The actor no doubt was flooded with offers thereafter and has now finally locked down another remake.

    The Jersey remake has been scheduled for release on 28 August, 2020.