Mumbai: Bollywood star Deepika Padukone recently created a wave of excitement when she was spotted outside Maddock Films’ office. While fans instantly began guessing about a new collaboration, fresh reports now indicate that the speculation may be true. Mid Day has reported that the actress is in early talks for not one but two high profile Maddock productions that could mark a completely new phase in her career.
A Powerful Bengali Ghost for the StreeVerse?
The loudest rumour emerging from the industry suggests that Deepika Padukone has been offered a significant role in Maddock’s expanding StreeVerse. According to insiders, she is being considered to play Shaakhchuni, a mysterious Bengali ghost who is described as powerful, eerie and central to the franchise’s next chapter.
This character is reportedly being imagined as one of the biggest supernatural forces in the Stree universe so far, making Deepika’s potential entry even more exciting for fans of the horror comedy franchise.
A Grand Fantasy Epic Also on the Table
Alongside the StreeVerse project, Maddock Films is reportedly building a massive fantasy feature film, planned as a large scale visual spectacle. Deepika is said to be the studio’s first choice to lead this ambitious project.
Details about the film are tightly guarded, but sources claim the story is being envisioned on a scale unlike anything Maddock has attempted before. If she signs, it could be one of the most visually rich films of her career.
Deepika Wants Full Scripts Before Taking the Final Call
Despite the buzz, Deepika Padukone is staying fully professional. It also reports that she has been interested in both projects, but before deciding anything she has requested the makers to send full scripts.
Maddock Films, known for keeping projects confidential until the right time, has remained silent, neither confirming nor denying the reports. However, her discreet visit and the industry chatter have set the rumour mill spinning.
Deepika Padukone’s Upcoming Work
Deepika was last seen in big budget entertainer Singham Again directed by Rohit Shetty; it had an ensemble cast of Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor and Jackie Shroff. Then she will collaborate with Shah Rukh Khan again in King. It is a movie directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment.
If Deepika Padukone signs either of the Maddock Films projects, she could be entering one of the most exciting and experimental phases of her career. From the possibility of playing a chilling supernatural entity to leading a fantasy universe crafted around her, both roles indicate a bold new creative direction.
For now, fans will have to wait for an official announcement, but the anticipation is already sky high.
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