Shraddha Kapoor EXITS Ekta Kapoor’s film over payment dispute? Here’s what we know

Shraddha Kapoor’s name was buzzing everywhere after the smashing success of ‘Stree 2’. Rumours had her signed up for Ekta Kapoor’s new project, with whispers saying she was asking for Rs 17 crore plus a share of the profits. But now, things have taken a sudden twist.Shraddha walks out due to a payment disputeAccording to a report by PeepingMoon, Shraddha has hit the pause button and stepped away from Ekta Kapoor’s upcoming film because of a payment dispute. Report revealed, Ekta felt Shraddha’s price tag was too steep, especially since it’s a women-centric film. The popular producer feared it might blow up the entire budget.Producers searching for a new lead actressWith Shraddha quitting, producers are now looking for a new leading lady. The report suggests the makers are already in talks with a top actress to replace her.The mysterious ‘high-concept thriller’This upcoming film will be directed by Rahi Anil Barve, known for his work on ‘Tumbbad’. The details of this ‘high-concept thriller’ are still under wraps, keeping everyone curious.Shraddha’s current film plansShraddha has showcased her versatility across many genres. From the high-octane action of ‘Saaho’ and the energetic dance beats of ‘Street Dancer 3D’, to the fun chaos in ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’ and the heartwarming tale of ‘Chhichhore’, she has done it all. Shraddha has also delivered intense performances in films like ‘Haseena Parkar’, ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’, and the romantic drama ‘Aashiqui 2’, proving her wide-ranging talent.At present, Shraddha’s only confirmed project is ‘Stree 3’, scheduled to release on 13 August 2027. She last worked alongside Rajkummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, Pankaj Tripathi, and Abhishek Banerjee in ‘Stree 2’, which was a box office hit.