The Hindi remake of hit Telugu film, Pelli Choopulu is finally in place. It has been learnt that actor Jackky Bhagnani will be reprising the role of Vijay Deverakonda in the original and the film will be shot in Gujarat! Confirming the news, Jackky shares, “I am pretty excited to be a part of the film. I saw the original and absolutely loved it. I have been shooting for the film since 40 days and we have almost wrapped up the shoot.”

While the original film was completely shot in Hyderabad, the Hindi remake will be made in Ahmedabad. Jackky says, “Changes have been made to adapt the script to the new sensibilities. However, the soul of the film will remain intact and the fun quotient will be the same.”

Jackyy also reveals that it has been quite a fun experience shooting for the film as has getting into the skin of his character. “I met chef Sid of The Spitfire BBQ Truck, on whom the lead character is loosely based. I was trying to get into his head,” he adds.

The untitled romantic comedy is being directed by Nitin Kakkar and is a production of Phantom Films.