Siddhant Chaturvedi denies casting rumours for Dear Comrade Hindi remake
Amid growing chatter about a Hindi remake of the Telugu hit Dear Comrade, Siddhant Chaturvedi has finally spoken up. Taking to his Instagram Stories, the actor was clear and concise: he is not part of the remake and prefers to steer away from remakes for now.
What Siddhant said — and what it means
Responding directly to fans and media speculation, Siddhant wrote, “Just to clarify guys, this isn’t true.” He added a personal creative stance: “No remakes for me anymore, even though I’m a fan of the original film and the actors, much love and respect.”
While distancing himself from the project, Siddhant left the door open for something original with Pratibha Ranta, saying he would “love to collaborate with the supremely talented @pratibha_ranta on something original.”
Where the remake talk started
Reports had suggested Siddhant — fresh from Dhadak 2 — and Laapataa Ladies breakout Pratibha Ranta were being eyed as the lead pair for the Hindi version of Bharat Kamma’s 2019 romantic action drama Dear Comrade, which originally starred Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. Those reports also mentioned that major production houses were in early talks to secure rights and adapt the story for Hindi audiences.
Quick recap
- Original: Dear Comrade (2019) — Telugu romantic action drama directed by Bharat Kamma.
- Rumoured leads: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Pratibha Ranta.
- Current status: No official announcement; Siddhant has denied involvement.
Pratibha Ranta calls for caution
Pratibha Ranta also addressed the speculation on her Instagram Stories, but she neither confirmed nor denied the casting. Instead, she asked media outlets and fan pages to stop sharing unverified information and to wait for an official announcement. She noted that such rumours have followed her for some time and often create unnecessary confusion.
Why Dear Comrade still excites filmmakers
Dear Comrade made an impact in 2019 with its emotional narrative, strong chemistry and music, and that mix explains why producers continue to explore a Hindi adaptation. However, while rights talks and casting rumours have surfaced, no production details, official casting confirmations or timelines have been released yet.
What’s next for Siddhant Chaturvedi
Meanwhile, Siddhant is busy with his next major release, Do Deewane Seher Mein, co-starring Mrunal Thakur. The film is slated for release around Valentine’s week in February 2026, giving fans something concrete to look forward to while the remake gossip settles down.
Takeaway
The Dear Comrade remake remains a story to watch, but for now, Siddhant Chaturvedi has made his position clear: he’s not involved and prefers original projects. Fans of both Siddhant and Pratibha will be hoping that, if a collaboration does happen, it will be on fresh, original material rather than a remake.