Exclusive: Shruti Haasan opts out of Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit, Chennai Story
Shruti Haasan had recently revealed her involvement in Adivi Sesh’s projects “Dacoit” and “Chennai Story”. Surprisingly, she has decided to withdraw from both movies.
Briefly stated
- Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit no longer features Shruti Haasan in the cast.
- It has been confirmed by a source that she also decided to withdraw from Chennai Story.
- Next up, she is set to appear in Coolie.
Shruti Haasan, the actress, has recently made headlines due to developments surrounding her upcoming movies, Chennai Story and Dacoit: A Love Story. Exclusive information obtained by India Today reveals that she has decided to withdraw from both projects. Currently, she is busy filming for Coolie, a movie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring the renowned Rajinikanth.
A recent report revealed that Shruti Haasan decided to step away from Adivi Sesh’s movie “Dacoit” citing creative disparities. A reliable source close to Shruti disclosed to IndiaToday.in, “I prefer not to delve into specifics, but indeed, she will not be part of Adivi Sesh’s project ‘Dacoit: A Love Story’.
A film titled “Dacoit: A Love Story” starring Adivi Sesh and Shruti Haasan was announced on December 20, 2023, along with the release of an announcement teaser.
In the same vein, Shruti Haasan was set to portray a detective in Chennai Story, a collaborative project between India and the UK. The screenplay and direction are helmed by Philip John, a laureate of the prestigious BAFTA award, with additional writing credits going to Harasgama. Prior to Shruti, Samantha Ruth Prabhu was initially cast as the protagonist in the movie. Nevertheless, the opportunity eventually shifted to Shruti. Presently, Shruti has withdrawn from the project.
In 2025, audiences can look forward to the release of Shruti Haasan’s film, Coolie. Details about her future projects are still under wraps.
