A source close to the establishment announced that Deepika is in love with the idea of playing one of the most feared female dons from the 80's. " Sapna didi had planned Dawood's execution during a cricket match in Sharjah to avenge her husband's death. Unfortunately for her, he got wind of her plans and killed her days before she could get to him. The film is expectd to go on the floors by the year-end." Prerna, who has produced Rustom and Toilet - Ek prem katha, confirmed the news saying, "Yes it is true that we are producing the film along with Vishalji, who is one of the finest directors in the country. we are looking forward to this collaboration."
On Deepika and Irrfan she said, "Yes, it is true that we are working together on this untitled venture"
Vishal added, "Honey has been a part of my life since before i made my first film. Launching him as a director after Abhishek Chaubey gives me deep joy. He will make a fine director. Deepika has been asking me to write a script for her for a long time. She has heard this script and loved it. We are in an advance stage of discussion with her."