A number of reports confirming Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan replacing Pradeep Kumar in the Hindi remake of Tamil blockbuster “Love Today” surfaced in the internet platforms. The “Bhediya” actor who expressed his admiration towards the romcom in the recent interaction that took place in a round table conference, was speculated to be starring in the project and the reports that emerged recently, confirmed it.

 

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Boney Kapoor bagged the remake rights of the project and Varun’s father David Dhawan is expected to direct the film. As soon as the report about the remake surfaced, fans of Tamil cinema started expressing their displeasure over it.

“Love Today” movie became a subject to huge accolades from fans and experts of Indian film industry. Pradeep Ranganathan who directed and performed in the film, is currently basking in the success of his second film and is rumoured to direct Thalapathy Vijay and Superstar Rajinikanth in his next film.

 

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“Love Today”, reportedly collected more than Rs. 70 crore against the budget of just Rs. 5 crore and became one of the most profitable films of the year 2022. In the Telugu region, the film is expected to end it’s theatrical run with Rs. 18-20 crore gross. Despite of the huge numbers the film managed to pull off through its performance at the box office, it failed to impress the internet audience. Previously, Sivakarthikeyan’s “Don” which collected more than Rs. 100 crore gross at the box office, faced similar issue post it’s OTT release.

“Love Today” starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Ivana got released in theatres recently and is still running successfully among the audience of Tamil nadu. Along with the lead stars, Yogi Babu, Sathyaraj, Radhika Sarathkumar, Raveena and many youtube stars were included in the cast list. Produced by AGS, the film impressed it’s target audience and is receiving positive reception from fans and from the critics.

 

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The film’s plot revolves around Uthaman Pradeep and Nikitha played by Pradeep and Ivana respectively, seeking permission from the latter’s father to get married. Father of Nikitha wants the couple to exchange their cell phones for one day and use it. He says that if they still want to get married the next day, he will give them the permission they want.

After the duo come to know about the dark secrets of their personal lives after going through each other’s cell phones, they scold each other and their relationship is about to end. The film’s climax relies on how they managed to reunite, despite all the barriers.

 

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“Love Today”, reportedly collected more than Rs. 70 crore against the budget of just Rs. 5 crore and became one of the most profitable films of the year 2022. In the Telugu region, the film is expected to end it’s theatrical run with Rs. 18-20 crore gross.

Now, after the report about Varun Dhawan playing the lead role in the Hindi remake of the film surfaced, fans who already watched the original version of the film started opining their views. Check out some of them below :

@pradeeponelife @archanakalpathi pls don’t allow this
Pls don’t destroy 🙏🙏🙏🙏 the Gem

— ˢᵖᵃʳᵏ ᶠˡⁱᶜᵏᵉʳ ᴮᵉᵃˢᵗ ᵐᵒᵈᵉ (@MasterFlicker) December 31, 2022

Was wondering why he was talking about #lovetoday in of the YouTube round table’s. No wonder anymore https://t.co/jKbE3F0i4m

— Gnanaprakash Bhoosam Ravi (@prakash1042) December 31, 2022

I thought it would be akshay

Thnk gawd https://t.co/8RVQt3mGT1

— Adheera 🍸 (@AdheeraV2) December 31, 2022

Bollywood… you never learn do you? https://t.co/ZlIbFTUo2v pic.twitter.com/E8RAZPjMO2

— Imthiaz Muhassin (@ImthiazMuhassin) December 31, 2022

Vadakkans proved they don’t have any original stories those days they had good concept good movies now 😑😑😑 full of adult https://t.co/LeSCCd95G7

— Monica M (@monica_b26) December 31, 2022

🌝🌝 https://t.co/Q7WEfDqc5I pic.twitter.com/SPN8EOO02U

— பத்maजा (@i_am_padhu) December 31, 2022

https://t.co/Tu2DG1BbNc pic.twitter.com/zLK6BGoNNB

— Raunaq Mangottil (@RaunaqMangottil) December 31, 2022

Lol, fucking knew it when he kept talking about this movie in many interviews https://t.co/JjzccQPg1s

— Sabesan Pandian (@axlfox69) December 31, 2022

this move reflects a life is a very normal average looking indian dude that has his struggles and all
Bollywood is gonna add weird shit into it and make it worse
pls it is so good look so weird with VD in it 😭 I love VD but no bro https://t.co/0H23TE7PeJ

— kaya (@kayaaaaa00) December 31, 2022

It’s time South producers just straight up refuse to sell rights to Bollywood – it’s the only way to stop these trash remakes https://t.co/DB1xdbheUa

— சரண் (@arabickuthu_) December 31, 2022

This is going still more toxic considering direction
Varun loves the movie not surprised he signed up https://t.co/85sDnNXEOZ

— Nisha🦋 (@SilverShadesx) December 31, 2022

Anyhow they will change the screenplay saying it’s needed for Hindi audiences and will make it a flop movie 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ https://t.co/rKQyw7wcNM

— Jo is Here (@joemiky) December 31, 2022