Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has revealed that Ranveer Singh was his initial choice for the lead role in 'Kabir Singh'. Singh reportedly turned down the offer, finding the film's tone too dark at the time. Vanga also shared that there were concerns about Shahid Kapoor's box office track record when he was approached, with some questioning the commercial viability compared to casting Singh. Despite these doubts, Vanga was confident in Kapoor's acting abilities, and 'Kabir Singh' ultimately became a major commercial success.