Deepika Padukone to play the lead in a cross-cultural romantic comedy by STXfilms
Deepika Padukone has joined forces with STXfilms, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation, for a cross cultural romantic comedy. She will also be producing this venture under her Ka Productions banner. Commenting on the announcement, Deepika shared in a statement, "Ka Productions was founded with the aim to develop and produce purposeful content with global appeal. I'm thrilled to be partnering with STXfilms and Temple Hill Productions, who share Ka's ambition and creative vision and look forward to bringing impactful and dynamic cross-cultural stories to the world."
Speaking about the association, Adam Fogelson, chairman, STXfilms Motion Picture Group, said in a statement, "There is a reason Deepika is one of the biggest global stars to come from India. She is enormously talented with an infectious personality and her profile continues to grow as an international superstar.
While she has been a phenomenal success in many Eros International films, we are thrilled to be building a romantic comedy with her and our friends at Temple Hill. We believe this project gives us the opportunity to tap into the spirit, voice, characters and vibrant settings of India and New York in ways that made Crazy Rich Asians feel so authentic and fresh." The studio is also in negotiations with Temple Hill Productions Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen (the Twilight franchise, The Fault in Our Stars, "Love, Simon") to develop the project, reports timesofindia.ocm.
On the big screen, Deepika Padukone will soon be seen in Shakun Batra's next with Siddhant Chautrvedi and Ananya Panday. She also has 'Fighter' with Hrithik Roshan, Nag Ashwin's next with Prabhas and 'The Intern' remake co-starring Amitabh Bachchan. The actress is currently awaiting the release of her next home production venture '83, which is a sports drama featuring her husband Ranveer Singh.
