Everything you need to about the Cirkus Cast!

Cirkus is arguably one of the most anticipated Bollywood movies to release this year. Cirkus, directed by Rohit Shetty, is an upcoming movie scheduled to release on 23rd December 2022. The film Cirkus is based on the play 'The Comedy of Errors' by William Shakespeare, which also happens to be one of his shortest plays. 

Cirkus has an ensemble cast that many directors would kill to have. From the Bollywood duo of Ranveer-Deepika to veteran actors who have been in the industry from time immemorial, like Sanjay Mishra and Mukesh Tiwari, the Cirkus cast has the perfect blend of simplicity and eccentricity, which is sure to make it an ideal family entertainer on its release on Christmas eve. To commemorate the range of actors in Cirkus, here is a list of the Cirkus cast that will win your hearts this year!

Main Cast of the movie Cirkus

1. Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh is one of the most popular Bollywood actors of the modern era. His infectious aura is enough to make him stand out amongst his contemporaries. Ranveer Singh started his career as the lead actor in the movie 'Band Baaja Baaraat' opposite Anushka Sharma. The film was an instant hit, with people praising Ranveer's performance as Bittoo Sharma, which also helped him win the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

Ranveer Singh, last seen in the movie 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar', will be the lead actor in the movie Cirkus. He is one of the very few bankable Bollywood actors in this current market to have joined the Cirkus cast. Ranveer Singh will play a dual role in the movie Cirkus as Roy and the Current Man. Judging from the trailer, it looks like Ranveer will be at his absolute best and give one of his best performances in recent times. 

2. Pooja Hegde

Pooja Hegde is an Indian actress who primarily works in the Telugu industry. She started her film career by acting in the 2012 Tamil film 'Mugamoodi' and gained praise for her innate talent. She then made her Telugu debut in the movie 'Oka Laila Kosam' in 2014, which propelled her career to stardom. Pooja Hegde is currently one of the leading actresses in the Telugu Film Industry. 

Pooja Hegde was one of the first people to join the Cirkus cast. Her on-screen charm and the ability to work seamlessly across film industries made her an easy choice for this multi-starrer film. Pooja Hegde will play the role of Ritika, one of Ranveer Singh's love interests in the movie.

3. Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez has established herself as one of the leading actresses in the Bollywood Film Industry. Jacqueline Fernandez is a Sri Lankan actress who started her Bollywood journey by playing the lead role in the 2009 movie 'Aladin', directed by Sujoy Ghosh. She then acted in Mahesh Bhatt's thriller 'Murder 2', which turned out to be the turning point in her career. Jacqueline then acted in several commercially successful Bollywood movies like 'Housefull 2', 'Race 2' and 'Kick' which made her one of the top actresses in Hindi cinema. 

Jacqueline, who was last seen opposite Akshay Kumar in the movie 'Ram Setu', will also play the role of Bindu, the love interest of one of Ranveer Singh's characters in the film 'Cirkus'. Her addition to the Cirkus cast brings a face that is both adored and raved upon by audiences, making her a great actress to bank upon.

4. Varun Sharma

Varun Sharma is your new-age Bollywood actor whom you can not hate no matter what! This loveable actor mostly gained recognition for playing the lead actor's best friend role in multiple films like 'Fukrey', 'Kis Kis ko Pyaar Karoon' and 'Chhichhore', has been a constant figure in front of the camera for almost a decade. Most of Varun Sharma's movies have been commercial successes, and Cirkus is also destined to be the same. Varun will again play the role of the best friend, who is always by his friend's side and helps him out in times of need. He will play the dual role of Ranveer Singh's best friend. His comic timing makes him a perfect Cirkus cast, whose target audience will primarily be families wanting to have a gala time at the theatres this Christmas.

5. Sanjay Mishra

Sanjay Mishra needs no introduction. This veteran actor has time and again proved why he is one of the most decorated actors in Hindi cinema. His acting prowess and the ability to speak to the audience just by his expressions make him one of the best actors to come out of India. 

Sanjay Mishra started his career with the 1995 musical parody film 'Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!' starring Shah Rukh Khan and Amrish Puri in lead roles. He then went on to star in several critically and commercially acclaimed films like 'Dil Se..', 'Satya', 'Saathiya', 'Golmaal' and 'Dhamaal', to name a few. Although Sanjay Mishra has acted primarily in supporting roles, he has proved that he can be the leading man in movies with his portrayal of Raje Bauji in the 2014 movie 'Ankhon Dekhi' for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics). Sanjay Mishra's comic timing has helped him be a part of the Cirkus cast, where he will play the role of Bindu's father. 

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6. Johnny Lever

Johnny Lever is undoubtedly one of the most famous faces in India. He is also one of the first stand-up comedians in India, and his work speaks enough about his talent as a comic artist. Johnny Lever got his big break in the film industry with the movie 'Dard Ka Rishta', where he played the role of Joseph. He then went on to star in more than 300 films across a career spanning over 4 decades. His last venture in Bollywood was in the Pridarshan-directed comedy-drama film 'Hungama 2'. Johnny will return to Hindi cinema after a year with the movie 'Cirkus',  where his comic timing and epic one-liners will surely win the audience's hearts.

Cameo Appearance in the movie Cirkus

1. Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn is one actor that has mastered all genres of film. Be it action, drama, suspense or comedy, there is not a single genre that Ajay Devgn has not had success with. His most successful venture into the comedy world was with director Rohit Shetty in the Golmaal franchise, where he played the role of Gopal. Ajay and Rohit will join hands again in the movie Cirkus. He joins the Cirkus cast in a cameo role, where he will reprise his role of Gopal Kumar Santoshi from the Golmaal franchise. 

2. Deepika Padukone

Words can't describe this Bollywood diva's success in over 15 years. Deepika Padukone has established herself as one of the most popular actors, not only in India but across the world. Her enigmatic charm and knack for choosing the proper scripts have helped her become a megastar like no other. 

Like her husband Ranveer Singh, Deepika is also a part of the Cirkus cast. She will reprise her role of Meenalochni "Meenamma" Azhagusundaram from the movie 'Chennai Express' which was also directed by Rohit Shetty. Deepika Padukone will have a cameo role in the movie Cirkus and dance to the song 'Current Laga Re' with her husband, Ranveer Singh. 

Other cast members of the movie Cirkus

Cirkus is a movie filled with actors known for their comedic prowess. They have been in the film industry for decades. Most of them have already worked with director Rohit Shetty in some of his movies like the Golmaal franchise, Cop Universe (Singham, Simmba and Sooryavanshi) and Chennai Express, to name a few. These Cirkus cast members include Siddhartha Jadhav, Mukesh Tiwari, Ashwini Kalsekar, Murali Sharma, Uday Tikekar, Vrajesh Hirjee, Vijay Patkar, Brijendra Kala, Abhinay Raj Singh, Anil Charanjeett and Sulabha Arya.