Deepika Padukone Begins Prepping-Up For Her Hollywood Cross-Culture Rom-Com

If you thought Vin Diesel’s XXX: Return of Xander Cage was Deepika Padukone’s one-off Hollywood jaunt, think again. The actress is returning to international cinema not just as an actor but a producer too. Yes, you read that right! The Chhapaak actress is set to star in an upcoming cross-cultural romantic comedy to be developed by STXfilms, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation, announced chairperson Adam Fogelson, early this week and Ka Productions would be partnering them.

The project will be a “sweeping cross-cultural romantic comedy” with Deepika in the pivotal role and the entire Padukone-Singh family is rooting for it already. Sources claim that the actress has already started prepping for her role in the film, as the film revolves completely around Padukone as a central character, Deepika is ensuring she is leaving no stone unturned in her bid to make sure this rom-com the best thing to hit Hollywood.

It is a well-known fact that Deepika Padukone is one of the biggest global stars from India and her fans have been waiting patiently for her next since her Hollywood debut in 2017. Seeing Deepika’s dedication and zeal towards her work, the production how has been impressed, “She (Deepika) has been a phenomenal success in many Eros International films, we are thrilled to be building a romantic comedy with her and our friends at Temple Hill”, exclaimed Adam Fogelson.

Speaking about the projected Padukone confirmed, “Ka Productions was founded with the aim to develop and produce purposeful content with global appeal. I’m thrilled to be partnering with STXfilms and Temple Hill Productions, that share Ka’s ambition and creative vision and look forward to bringing impactful and dynamic cross-cultural stories to the world.”

Last year’s acclaimed drama Chhapaak marked the first film of Ka Productions, which has also backed films like the upcoming Kabir Khan directorial 83 and the forthcoming Hindi adaptation of the Hollywood movie The Intern.

In Bollywood, Padukone will be seen next in Shakun Batra’s untitled film for Dharma Productions and Siddharth Anand’s actioner Pathan, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan.