After the stupendous success of Kabir Singh, Shahid Kapoor is all set for his next release Jersey in which the actor will be seen essaying the role of a cricketer. Meanwhile, according to a recent report in Mumbai Mirror, Shahid will collaborate with Karan Johar soon. The film which will be bankrolled by Dharma Productions will be helmed by a first time director. Reports are also rife that the film will star Alia Bhatt and the movie will have a patriotic undertones the plot of the movie has been kept a close guarded secret.
The film which is expected to be an action thriller requires Shahid to bulk up. Hence, the actor will be preparing in a few months before the camera sets rolling. The shoot is expected to commence after the first half of 2020. This will be Shahid's second collaboration with Karan Johar after the debacle of Shaandaar starring Alia Bhat and Pankaj Kapur. Shahid's last action film was the 2013 R.. Rajkumar opposite Sonakshi Sinha. The actor and the production house is yet to release a official statement about the film.