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Sunny Singh signs a slice-of-life film

Actor Sunny Singh has finally found his footing in Bollywood, thanks to the runaway success of his recent release Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, which went on to clock over INR 100 crores at the domestic box-office. After the rousing success of the movie, the actor has been offered many films. But he is said to have signed only one of them. Yes, Singh has given his nod to star in a slice-of-life film to be bankrolled by Ronnie Screwvala under his production venture, RSVP. Actor Vikrant Massey is also a part of the project.

A source close to the development reveals, “It is a slice-of-life film which revolves around friendship and will feature Sunny as a flirtatious North Indian as well as a lot of comedy. Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) and A Death In the Gunj (2017) actor Vikrant Massey plays Sunny’s buddy in the film.”


The untitled film will be helmed by writer Amit Joshi who makes his directorial debut with it. He is known for writing the Rajkummar Rao starrer award-winning film Trapped (2017). The movie is expected to begin its production in August this year. It will be shot extensively across North India.

Besides the Amit Joshi directorial, Sunny Singh will also appear in a cameo in Akiv Ali’s upcoming movie. Starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh in pivotal roles, the untitled film is being produced by Luv Ranjan.

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