Casting rumours around the Hindi remake of Dear Comrade sparked plenty of chatter online — and now, the two actors most closely linked to the buzz have finally spoken up.
Siddhant Chaturvedi and Pratibha Ranta, whose names were being widely circulated as the supposed leads of the remake, have both issued individual clarifications on social media, putting speculation into perspective.
Siddhant Chaturvedi: “This Isn’t True”
Siddhant was quick and clear in shutting down the reports. Taking to his Instagram Stories, the actor stated that the rumours were false and confirmed he is not part of the project.
He went a step further, adding that he has decided to step away from remakes altogether — at least for now. While expressing admiration for the original Dear Comrade and its lead actors, Siddhant made it clear that he wants to focus on original material going forward.
Interestingly, he also used the moment to praise Pratibha Ranta, calling her “supremely talented,” and shared that he would love to collaborate with her — but only on an original project.
Siddhant was last seen in Dhadak 2, the Hindi remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal. Despite positive critical feedback, the film failed to make an impact at the box office, which may have influenced his stance on remakes.
Pratibha Ranta Urges Media to Wait
Pratibha Ranta, on the other hand, chose a more measured response. Without confirming or denying her involvement, she requested media outlets and social pages to stop circulating unverified casting information.
In her Instagram Story, Pratibha pointed out that such rumours have followed her for a while now — often linking her to projects she has nothing to do with. She stressed that this repeated speculation leads to unnecessary confusion and asked everyone to wait for official announcements before drawing conclusions.
Why the Rumours Took Off
The speculation gained traction due to the popularity of Dear Comrade, the Telugu romantic action drama starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. Directed by Bharat Kamma, the film developed a strong fan following over the years and has often been discussed as a potential remake candidate.
That popularity, combined with Siddhant and Pratibha’s rising profiles, likely fueled the casting buzz — even without any confirmation from the makers.
Final Words
For now, the message from both actors is clear: nothing is official. Siddhant Chaturvedi has firmly stepped away from the remake conversation, while Pratibha Ranta is asking for patience and accuracy.
Until the makers speak up, Dear Comrade remake rumours remain just that — rumours.
