Rohit Shetty and Karan Johar's first collaboration 'Simmba' has got movie goers excited for more than one reason. While Ranveer Singh steps into the role of a quirky cop, Sara Ali Khan has been roped in as the leading lady even before her debut 'Kedarnath' is out. 

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Reports have been abuzz that Madhavan will step into the role of baddie in this film but now the Tanu Weds Manu actor broke the news on Twitter that he is unable to do the film due to health issues.

Maddy who recently debuted on web with Amazon's series 'Breathe' took to Twitter and wrote,  “Hey folks .. So I am a huge crazy fan of Rohit Shetty and his films. As is my son. It breaks both our hearts that I’m not able to be a part of this film because of my injury. I’m well on my way to recovery but this is a huge opportunity and excitement lost.” 

According to Hindustan Times report, R. Madhavan injured himself while working out in the gym. After undergoing shoulder surgery, the actor shared a hospital photo on his social media accounts. Reportedly, doctors have advised him complete rest for two months and prohibited from performing action scenes for at least five months.

Meanwhile, reports are already abuzz that Dabangg's Cheddi Singh aka Sonu Sood might be playing the villain in this film now.

Directed by Rohit Shetty, Simmba is based on Jr NTR's Telugu film, 'Temper' and boasts a lot of firsts. Rohit Shetty who has directed Ranveer for a commercial is collaborating for a film for the first time and instead of his favourite Ajay Devgn as Singham, he will be telling a story of 'Simmba'

The film is expected to release on December 28 and might clash with Salman Khan-Sonakshi Sinha starrer 'Dabangg 3'