Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar is all set to make her Telugu debut opposite Varun Tej in the action film ‘VT13’ based on the Indian Air Force. The Telugu-Hindi drama was announced last year with Varun in the lead and will be the directorial debut of Shakti Pratap Singh Hada.
The actor announced her casting with a video announcement from the producers on social media. She wrote, "Here’s to those who touch the sky with glory. Excited to be teaming up with @varunkonidela7 in #VT13 (hug emoji)." In the video, Manushi is seen going through the script and making notes. Arriving at the last page, which just says ‘Jai Hind,’ the actor closes the script with a small airplane as in the previous video. She dons a pair of dark sunglasses and smiles for the character.
In a statement, Manushi shared, "I am elated to be a part of this incredible spectacle filled with action and working with Sony Pictures International Productions and Renaissance Pictures. I am grateful to my director, Shakti Pratap Singh Hada, for trusting in me, and I am excited to know the life and journey of the officers in the Indian Air Force. It is an exciting beginning to sharing screen space with Varun Tej.”
The yet-untitled film is tentatively called ‘VT13.’ It is produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Sandeep Mudda from Renaissance Pictures and co-produced by Nandakumar Abbineni and God Bless Entertainment. Written by Shakti Pratap Singh Hada, Aamir Khan and Siddharth Raj Kumar, VT13 goes on floors on Friday. It will be simultaneously shot in Telugu and Hindi.
Inspired by true events, the film will feature Varun as an air force pilot while Manushi will portray the role of a radar officer. The drama film will follow their actions on the frontlines as they face one of India's biggest, fiercest aerial attacks.
On the work front, Manushi will be next seen with Vicky Kaushal in the comedy ‘The Great Indian Family,’ directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. She is also part of the cast of the John Abraham-starrer ‘Tehran’, which will be released later this year.