Sanjay Gupta: 'Vivek Oberoi, Asin not in Shootout at Wadala'

Sanjay Gupta has denied that either Asin Thottumkal or Vivek Oberoi will appear in Shootout at Wadala.

The director is returning to the production, which has suffered delays with its casting.

Gupta told Mumbai Mirror: "Vivek Oberoi is a joke which is not even funny anymore but his ridiculous statements make me laugh."

White Feather films spokesperson Gary Van Shipley added: "Asin is not even in the league of Deepika, Priyanka or Sonam that one would get publicity out of her.

"I have never spoken or met her. Where is the question of me offering the film? The lesser said the better about Vivek as we all know what he can do to get cheap publicity."

Gupta has previously denied that Thottumkal was ever under consideration for a role in the thriller.

It has been reported that Oberoi was dropped from the movie by Gupta.