Rumours of Ranveer Singh potentially filling the role of Dev in part two of Ayan Mukerji’s ‘Brahmastra’ have been doing the rounds recently. Some reports also speculated Hrithik Roshan or Kannada actor Yash would be seen in the role. However, nothing has been officially confirmed yet. Now, a media report states Ranveer has now given his nod to play the much-anticipated character of Dev in the film. Dev was introduced as the antagonist at the end of ‘Brahmastra: Part I - Shiva.’
An unnamed source was quoted in the report as saying, “Ranveer Singh has been finalised to play the role of Dev. He has signed the dotted line. The scripting for the second part is still in progress and the film is expected to roll in 2025. Currently, Ayan is busy with War 2 and Ranveer will also begin shooting for Baiju Bawra this year. So, when Brahmastra 2 will go on floors is still unclear.”
They added, “If all goes well, Ranveer will kick-start Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Baiju Bawra mid-2024. While it was decided that the shoot of Brahmastra 2 will begin in early 2025, it is now being said that Don 3 will go on floors at around the same time. In all likelihood, Ranveer will shoot for Don 3 first and then Brahmastra 2.”
If true, this will be the first time that two Bollywood off-screen couples - Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone will come together for a film. Deepika plays Ranbir Kapoor’s mother Amrita in ‘Brahmastra.’ In the first part, Ranbir’s character Shiva opened a new universe of Astraverse for the Indian audience. Also featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Naga Arjuna and Mouni Roy in key roles, the film was among the highest-grossing films in 2022.