Shiddat Is Now Kalank: Sanjay, Madhuri, Alia, Varun, Sonakshi & Aditya Starrer Poster Out

Karan Johar has announced his next venture Kalank, which stars Madhuri Dixit, Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjay Dutt.

Kalank which was earlier tittles as Shiddat is helmed by 2 States director Abhishek Varman.


Abhishek Varman 2 States Director

The film, which was planned by Karan Johar and his dad Yash Johar 15 years ago, has found its way and will release on April 19, 2019.

An elated Karan Johar expressed his views on his new venture and said, "KALANK has been an emotional journey for me! A germ of an idea that I had nearly 15 years ago...a film that was in a pre production stage helmed by my father...am now proud to pass it onto the extremely capable and visionary hands of our director Abhishek Varman! A beautifully structured story by Shibani Bathija, and an exceptionally fluid narrative, and screenplay by Abhishek.”

Along with Dharma, Kalank will be co-produced by Nadiadwala Grandsons Entertainment.

Sajid Nadiadwala said, "18th April 2014, 2 States had released...18th April 2018 KALANK begins its journey...this multi starrer with a story will cross all borders, under the capable direction of Abhishek Varman.  It be historic in the true sense of the word...I am genuinely happy to be back with the team Fox Star and Karan Johar..this film is special to all of us!!"

Kalank also marks the collaboration of Fox Star Studios with Dharma Productions, and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

Kalank which is set in the backdrop of 1940s, will go on floors by the end of April.


Iamge Source: twitter/karanjohar