Amar Kaushik Reacts To Alia Bhatt Joining Maddock Universe With Chamunda, Shares Update On Film - Exclusive

Gangubai Kathiawadi star Alia Bhatt is on the wish list for many filmmakers, Amar Kaushik included. The Thamma filmmaker is hard at work shaping his next few feature films for the coming years. He spoke

about the next film in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), Chamunda, and its status. Amar also responded to the rumours that Alia is set to star as the newest star of the MHCU.

Amar Kaushik shares update on Chamunda and Alia Bhatt's casting

In an interview with Zoom, Amar discussed what's happening on Chamunda, which is the next MHCU film lined up for release after the Aneet Padda starrer Shakti Shalini. The filmmaker stated, "Ab kahani likh hi rahe hai hum log. Kahani jab develop ho jayegi, jab sab ko pasand aayegi, collaborate karenge [We are still writing the story. Once the story is properly developed and everyone agrees on it, then we begin to collaborate] and then we will make it. Who we will make it with, who will the star be, what will happen until we sign, until we don't go to the shoot... until then I don't have any confirmation."

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Alia has long been rumoured to star in the feature since the announcement was made. Akshay Kumar is also said to return in the horror universe, reprising his role from Stree 2. The Stree writer-director did not confirm Alia's casting in the film. However, Amar added, "I want to work with Alia for sure. I want to work with all these great actors. That's why I'm making films so fast so I can work with everyone." ALSO READ: Aneet Padda's Shakti Shalini Is 'Most Important' Story Of Horror Comedy Universe, Reveals Amar Kaushik - EXCLUSIVEChamunda is set to become the seventh film in the MHCU. Producers Maddock Films and Jio Studios are targeting a feature film release every year if the makers stick to the current schedules.