Overview
- In an iDream Media interview now recirculating, Sandeep Reddy Vanga said he first pitched the Hindi remake to Ranveer Singh, who declined because the role felt "too dark" at the time.
- After Ranveer passed, the lead went to Shahid Kapoor, and Vanga recalled industry doubts about Shahid’s box-office draw but said he remained confident in the casting.
- Kabir Singh, made on a reported budget of about Rs 36 crore, went on to gross roughly Rs 380 crore worldwide and became Shahid Kapoor’s biggest commercial hit.
- The old clip resurfaced on January 2 as Dhurandhar extends Ranveer Singh’s strong box-office streak, prompting mixed online reactions from relief to regret and fresh calls for a team‑up.
- Vanga recently praised Ranveer’s performance in Dhurandhar on X, which has encouraged fan speculation about a possible future collaboration, though nothing has been announced.