Varun Dhawan injures ribs during filming of David's film: Report
What's the story
Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur have completed the first shooting schedule of their forthcoming film, directed by David Dhawan. The untitled project has been creating a stir in the industry. Per a Pinkvilla report, the initial filming took place in Mumbai and concluded recently. Now, Varun is set to shift his attention to another upcoming movie, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. He is slated to return to the sets of the David film in November.
On-set incident
Varun sustained injury during the shoot: Report
During the filming, Varun reportedly suffered a rib injury. The severity of the injury remains unknown at this time, leaving fans hoping for his quick recovery. This highly anticipated film will see Varun and Thakur sharing screen space for the first time. To note, the project marks the fourth collaboration between Varun and his father following Main Tera Hero, Judwaa 2, and Coolie No. 1.
Production insights
Details about the new David film
The film, produced by Ramesh Taurani under Tips Entertainment, is rumored to be a love triangle. A large set was constructed at Mehboob Studios for the shoot. Alongside Dhawan and Thakur, the film also stars Maniesh Paul and Sreeleela. The release date has been set for October 2, 2025. Earlier, a report suggested that the film is titled Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. However, the makers have not officially confirmed it yet.
Future films
Looking at Varun's upcoming projects
In addition to the David film, Varun has several other projects in the pipeline. He will be seen next in an action drama Baby John—a Hindi remake of the Tamil film Theri. Baby John's release date has been rescheduled from May 31 to December 25. Following this, Dhawan will star in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari alongside Janhvi Kapoor, set to hit screens on April 18, 2025. The actor's lineup also includes Citadel: Honey Bunny.