According to a Mumbai Mirror report, Alia has already read the script and given her nod. She will soon sign the contract on the dotted line. A source close to the development stated that film is set in the Indian Heartland. Saket was keen on casting Alia in this project, meanwhile, the hunt for the leading man is still on. The film will be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and will make Alia's fourth collaboration with him after Highway (2014), 2states (2014) and Kalank (2019). Once the cast is locked, the makers plan to announce the film.
On the other hand, Alia Bhatt has her hands full of movies. She has two releases this year. She will be soon seen in Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra' along with Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachan, Mouni Roy & Nagarjuna releasing on 4th December 2020. She is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Gangubai Kathiwadi' where she will be reuniting with her Gully Boy co-star Vijay Raaz and will be seen with Shantanu Maheshwari for the first time.