Bobby Deol is set to join Ahaan Panday and Sharvari in Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming action romance film, produced by Yash Raj Films. The yet-untitled film is anticipated to begin shooting in the UK in the first quarter of 2026.

Deol's role in the film will not be a typical villainous character, but rather a nuanced and authoritative figure with "grey shades". Sources suggest that Deol's character will have a significant impact on the dynamics with the hero, Ahaan Panday. Ali Abbas Zafar and Aditya Chopra wanted to avoid portraying Deol in a purely negative light, opting instead for a character with personal motivations and complexities.

This film marks the fifth collaboration between Aditya Chopra and Ali Abbas Zafar, following previous successes such as "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan", "Gunday", "Sultan", and "Tiger Zinda Hai".

Deol's recent performances in films like "The Ba***ds of Bollywood" and "Bandar" have been critically acclaimed, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Sources indicate that Zafar aims to present Deol in a never-before-seen avatar, capitalizing on the actor's current popularity and the audience's appreciation for his work in "Animal". The director intends to create a "larger than life role" that invokes fear but also has layers of depth and brutality.

The dynamic between Deol and Panday is expected to be complex and not a simple hero-villain relationship. The casting of Deol alongside Ahaan Panday and Sharvari is generating excitement, with expectations of on-screen mayhem.

Ali Abbas Zafar is expected to visit England for the film's location scouting.