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Ananya Panday Reportedly Exits Choomantar as Producers Recast Leads

Media reports attribute the change to a scheduling clash with Call Me Bae season two as the film targets a January 2026 shoot.

Overview

  • Mid-Day, citing an unnamed source, reports that Panday is no longer attached to the fantasy romance, with Times Now and News18 echoing the account.
  • Following her reported exit, Sreeleela and Janki Bodiwala are expected to lead the film with Abhay Verma.
  • A mock shoot with the new trio reportedly took place last week, and workshops are likely to begin next week.
  • The production is aiming to roll cameras in January 2026 under director Tarun Dudeja, with Maddock Films associated with the project.
  • No official statements have been issued by the actors or the production teams, and the details remain unconfirmed by the principals.