Ayushmann Khurrana in Dream Girl 2 promo. (courtesy: YouTube)
The makers of Dream Girl 2 have dropped the latest promo of the film in which Pooja, played by Ayushmann Khurrana and Ranveer Singh as Rocky, from Karan Johar's upcoming film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani are seen having some hilarious conversation over the call. Pooja engages in a rib-tickling phone discussion with Rocky. Indeed, her stylish attire and the way she answers the calls grab the eyeballs. It is intriguing to watch how Rocky praises Pooja for her red sari and compares her with World Cup has returned after four years and she calls herself "trophy".
Ekta Kapoor shared the promo on his Instagram handle and wrote in the caption, "Pooja ek tyohaar hai, pachees ko iss baar hai. Your Dream Girl arrives with a ROCKYing surprise on 25th July."
Pooja and Rocky's banter is full of amusing quips and quick comebacks. Pooja's laughter and Rocky's likeable demeanour catch the attention. Ayushmann also shared the promo on his social media handle and many industry friends and fans reacted to it. Actor Mahima Makwana wrote, "This is so exciting!" Monalisa commented, "Waiting Eagerly." Ali Merchant wrote, "Can't wait."
Earlier, the makers informed the fans about the change in the release date from July to August. he caption read, "Pachees badi hai mast mast, kyunki Pooja dreamgirl aa rahi hai on 25 August." According to reports, the delay was due to VFX work required for the film. The VFX work for Dream Girl 2 is critical because the film stars Ayushmann Khurrana as Pooja and Karam. The team made every effort to make him look natural as Pooja.
Speaking about the decision, Ekta Kapoor, Joint Managing Director - Balaji Telefilms Limited, said: "We want Ayushmann Khurrana's character to look perfect as Pooja in Dream Girl 2, and that's why we are taking extra time to perfect the VFX work for the face. We want to ensure that our viewers get the best possible experience when they watch the movie. The VFX work for Dream Girl 2 is an integral part of the movie, and we want to ensure that we deliver a high-quality product to our audiences."
Dream Girl 2 is the sequel to the highly successful film, 'Dream Girl', which was released in 2019. The first instalment was a big hit at the box office. Besides Ayushmann, the film stars Ananya Panday, Annu Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Asrani, Manjot Singh and Vijay Raaz among others. It will release on August 25.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt will hit the theatres on July 28.
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