Overview
- Mid-day cites internal meetings on December 19–22 that informed crews of Singh’s exit and confirmed the February schedule was postponed.
- Several outlets report Singh recalibrated after Dhurandhar’s success, seeking to avoid consecutive gangster roles and to fast‑track Jai Mehta’s zombie film Pralay.
- Contrary accounts from India Today and others allege he was dropped over demands or creative differences, with claims of misaligned remuneration and dates.
- The production is now pursuing a new male lead, and the franchise’s next timeline is under review with the planned early‑2026 start no longer firm.
- Kriti Sanon is reported as the female lead following earlier churn, though makers and Singh have not issued formal confirmations.