Ranveer Singh all set to don superhero cape but not Shaktimaan! Wamiqa Gabbi to play lady lead?

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh was rumoured to be locked for playing the role of superhero Shaktimaan. Later, veteran actor Mukesh Khanna cleared the air and deemed the Cirkus actor unfit to play the superhero. Even though Singh tried to convince Khanna, he didn't accept it. Later, reports surfaced that Singh will collaborate with HanuMan fame Prasanth Varma for a superhero movie. However, that even didn't work out. But, now it seems Singh's longstanding dream of donning a superhero cape will be fulfilled soon and he will be seen romancing Wamiqa Gabbi in the movie.

According to a recent report by Mid-Day, Ranveer Singh is all set to star in Minnal Murali fame Basil Joseph and Wamiqa Gabbi will be joining the superhero movie, inspired by Shaktimaan.

According to the publication, a source close to the development disclosed that Wamiqa is gaining attention for her versatile roles in both Hindi and regional movies. Further, the source added that the movie (superhero film) is currently in the discussion stage. If everything falls in place, the pairing of Ranveer and Wamiqa would bring a new energy to the project, that has been in development for the last five years.

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Though an official update regarding the project and cast is awaited, an insider revealed that the film is still in the early stages and the pre-production has already started. The report also states that due to limited Hindi skills, Joseph has been holding readings and meetings with Singh in Mumbai. Once the script is finalised, the dates will be locked and the project will proceed ahead. 

Expectedly, Singh will focus on the superhero flick after March. Currently, the Gully Boy actor is busy with Aditya Dhar's spy movie. The movie is planned for theatrical release in 2026.

Notably, Khanna said that Singh doesn't have the 'right face' to play the superhero and also expressed that the actor's personal character should reflect his onscreen character. Singh's nude photoshoot triggered Khanna and he deemed him unfit for the superhero character.

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