VT13: Varun Tej to play an IAF officer in his next Hindi-Telugu bilingual

The film, directed by debutant Shakti Pratap Singh Hada, is expected to go on floors in November this year.

The film, directed by debutant Shakti Pratap Singh Hada, is expected to go on floors in November this year.

Telugu star Varun Tej’s next will be a Telugu-Hindi bilingual action-drama inspired by India’s Air Force. Provisionally titled ‘VT13’, the film marks Varun’s Hindi debut.

Produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Renaissance Pictures, the film is to be directed by debutant Shakti Pratap Singh Hada, who has also written the screenplay along with Aamir Khan and Siddharth Raj Kumar.

Based on true events, the film is presented as “a patriotic, edge-of-the-seat entertainer” that will confront the heroes’ indomitable spirits and challenges as they battle one of the biggest, fiercest Hawaiians. Attacks that India has ever seen.

Speaking about the film, Varun said that he is honored to play the role of an Indian Air Force officer and celebrate his valor on the big screen. “Partnering with global giant Sony Pictures International Productions, Sandeep Mudda and director Shakti Pratap Singh Hada, we strive to create a film that we hope will be a perfect tribute to the Indian Air Force. The script of this film provides a challenge to get out of my previous roles. As an (IAF) officer, there are many layers to my character which will be interesting for me to showcase in this film. I am going through a lot of training and I am excited to see how the audience reacts to it,” he said.

Mr. Lada Guruden Singh, General Manager and Head, Sony Pictures International Productions, India, said, “As a studio, we are finding stories that resonate with India’s triumphs and celebrate its true heroes, who have recently Recently we saw a film with Major. We look forward to fulfilling our promise of providing complete entertainment to the audience and are thrilled to collaborate with Varun Tej, Shakti Pratap Singh Hada and Sandeep Mudda as they come together to give viewers a unique first-hand cinematic experience. have come. ,

Producer, Sandeep Mudda also expressed happiness over working on the project. He said, “I am extremely happy to be a part of this film’s journey, but more than that, I am proud that everyone is working so hard together to give this film. I am sure that the film will not do well. Not only will it be an incredible spectacle filled with action and heart, it will also stir up emotions like never before. I am delighted to have Sony Pictures International Productions back this story with their unmatched experience in marketing and distribution.”

The film will be shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi and is expected to go on floors by the end of this year and will have a global release in 2023.