Deepika set to make her Hollywood comeback

Deepika Padukone has announced her next Hollywood project, four and a half years after appearing in Vin Diesel’s ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’. The actor has agreed to star in a cross-cultural love comedy produced by Eros STX Global Corporations’ STXfilms subsidiary, reports Hindustan Times.

Deepika will not only star in the project but also co-produce it under her banner Ka Productions. STXfilms is also in talks with Temple Hill Productions’ Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, of the ‘Twilight’ franchise and ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ fame, to develop the project.

In a statement, Deepika said, “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, who share Ka’s ambition and creative vision and look forward to bringing impactful and dynamic cross-cultural stories to the world.”

Adam Fogelson, chairman, STXfilms Motion Picture Group, also expressed his excitement about collaborating with Deepika. “There is a reason Deepika is one of the biggest global stars to come from India. She is enormously talented with an infectious personality and her profile continues to grow as an international superstar.”

Deepika turned producer in 2020 with her film ‘Chhapaak’. She has also announced the Indian adaptation of the international film The Intern under her banner. Deepika stars in the film alongside Amitabh Bachchan. Besides this, Deepika also has Shakun Batra’s upcoming domestic noir film, ‘Fighter’ with Hrithik Roshan, and Project-K with Prabhas, among other projects.