Shahid Kapoor to star in Deepika-Ranveer starrer Padmavati

Actor Shahid Kapoor. PTI file photo

Actor Shahid Kapoor will join Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in the upcoming Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magum opus "Padmavati".

Shutting down the rumours surrounding the star cast of the film to rest, Viacom 18 movies' CEO Sudhanshu Vats made the announcement on Twitter.

"With @deepikapadukone, @RanveerOfficial & @shahidkapoor in the lead, we are surely excited about @RealPadmavati," he wrote.

In another tweet he mentioned that the film will be co-produced and distributed by VIACOM 18 Motion Pictures.

He has also confirmed that it will hit theatres next year.

"Delighted to announce that @Viacom18Movies and #SanjayLeelaBhansali are joining hands to release the magnum opus @RealPadmavati in 2017."