Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone to appear on screen first time together

Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone

Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone had kept fans guessing through their social media banter, which led to chatter that they were teaming up for a project. On Sunday, the two put rumours to rest by announcing their new film, Fighter. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the action drama sees Dippy and Duggu together for the first time. It marks the third collaboration between Roshan and Anand after Bang Bang (2014) and War (2019).

Fighter is a birthday gift for Roshan. On Sunday, he turned 47. "Looking forward to my first flight alongside the exceptional Deepika Padukone," he wrote. She replied, "Dreams really do come true." Dippy had always harboured a desire to work alongside Roshan, which has been fulfilled. Anand and wife Mamta have also turned producers with the film. They describe Fighter as "pure adrenaline for the heart and mind." The film will hit the screens on September 30, 2022.

Deepika welcomed the New Year with her husband Ranveer Singh and family - Prakash Padukone, Ujjala Padukone and Anissa Padukone. They all decided to go on an adventurous trip to Rajasthan, in Ranthambore National Park. Their animal safari was no less than a fun-filled outing. The actress also turned 35 on January 5, and Deepika decided to keep it a low key affair.

Speaking about her professional commitments, Deepika Padukone will be next seen opposite Ranveer Singh in Kabir Khan's 83. The film is based on World Cup won by India back in 1983. Later, she also has Shakun Batra's yet-untitled film, Pathan and Mahabharata where she'll essay the role of Draupadi, a saga with Amitabh Bachchan and Prabhas. The remake of The Intern that was announced with Rishi Kapoor is also likely to be revived with another actor, however, no confirmation has been made about the same.

On the other hand, Hrithik Roshan will be next seen with actor Saif Ali Khan in the Hindi remake of the 2017 Tamil superhit film Vikram Vedha.