Shakun Batra to Launch Rajkumar Hirani’s Son Veer in Direct-to-Digital Debut

Ziya Khan 1 week agoLast Updated: December 1, 2025

Renowned for his cinema that resonates with urban audiences, Shakun Batra is now gearing up to introduce Veer Hirani, son of acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, to the world of showbiz. Exclusive sources reveal that Shakun is producing a new-age feature film for a digital platform, with Veer set to play the lead role.“

The prep work for Shakun’s next project is in full swing,” shared an insider with Bollywood Hungama. “The director’s name and other details are being kept under wraps for now, but the makers aim to begin shooting in the first quarter of 2026.”The source also confirmed that talks are underway with Wamiqa Gabbi to play the female lead. Wamiqa has expressed keen interest and is currently finalizing her schedule to join the project.

“Working with Shakun is a dream for many actors, given his reputation for unique storytelling and strong performance opportunities,” the source added. Paperwork with Wamiqa is expected to be completed within the next two weeks. On the other hand, the news about the debut venture of Veer is getting viral, check the post from the microblogging site called X (formerly known as Twitter), have a look as under:

Shakun Batra is set to launch #RajkumarHirani’s son, Veer Hirani, in a direct-to-digital debut film. The project, produced by Shakun, is described as a new-age OTT feature currently in prep.

The makers are in talks with #WamiqaGabbi for the female lead; she has shown interest… pic.twitter.com/HPrZHOczzK

— Movie_Reviews (@MovieReview_Hub) November 30, 2025

While details about the director and the OTT platform are yet to be announced, reliable insiders affirm that the collaboration is firmly on track, generating much anticipation for Veer Hirani’s digital debut under Shakun Batra’s guidance. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share, do comment below and share your thoughts.