Shraddha and Shahid had earlier worked in 2014 release 'Haider' which was appreciated and loved by all.
'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' is a film about the issues surrounding electricity in the country and Shahid will play a lawyer in the film.
The film will be produced by T-Series and KriArj Entertainment. 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' director Shree Narayan Singh will direct the film and it is slated to release on 31st August 2018.