Arjun Kapoor’s next film titled ‘Tevar’

Yash Raj Films’ next film starring Arjun Kapoor has been named ‘Tevar’.

The film will see Kapoor play a regular college kid from Agra, who is a kabaddi champion. Its a remake of the Telugu action film ‘Okkadu’ to be directed by Amit Sharma. It also stars Sonakshi Sinha.

“Boney Kapoor wanted the title `Tevar`, which he realised was with YRF as it was a favourite of Yashji`s. When Arjun told Adi (Aditya) that they were keen to name the film Tevar`, he gave him the title without any further delay,” sources said.

The remake is all set to roll from January.