Varun Dhawan and Sriram Raghavan’s Ekkis put on hold due to surge in Omicron cases?

According to reports, the much-delayed film Ekkis has faced yet another setback. To be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, the film is based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and stars Varun Dhawan in the lead role.

After being delayed several times, the biographical drama was supposed to go before cameras in 2022. But from what we hear now is that it has been put on hold for some time due to the sudden surge in Omicron cases in the country.

A well-placed source informs a leading publication, “Because of the subject, Ekkis has to be mounted on a large scale. But considering the ongoing pandemic, rise in Omicron cases, the following restrictions, and the safety of the cast and crew of the film, the makers have decided to put the film on hold for now. They will kickstart the project again after the third wave dies down. Ekkis is a very important movie for the makers and they do not want to compromise on it on any front.”

Meanwhile, Sriram Raghavan has moved on to direct Merry Christmas with Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. The film started rolling a couple of days ago in Mumbai. Varun Dhawan, on the other hand, has Dharma Productions’ Jug Jugg Jeeyo, Maddock Films’ Bhediya, and Sajid Nadiadwala’s next in his line-up.

Stay tuned for more updates!