Earlier this year, it was being reported that Abhishek Bachchan is going to share screen again with his 'Dostana' co-star John Abraham. The duo were roped in for the Hindi remake of Malyalam film 'Ayyappanum Koshiyum'. Jagan Shakti was brought on board as the director. However, the latest buzz suggests that Abhishek has decided to walk out of the project.

A source told Pinkvilla, “The reports of John and Abhishek’s reunion had created a positive chatter in the industry as their chemistry was widely appreciated in Dostana. The prep-work had begun and director, Jagan Shakti was all geared up to take it on floors in the month of November. However, just a couple of weeks back, Abhishek Bachchan conveyed to John and the entire team about his reservations of coming on board the film.”

The source continued, "Abhishek is no longer a part of this film. He was also supremely excited for the reunion with John, but some things are just not meant to happen, till they actually happen. He hopes to team up with John on another project soon."

This development has compelled the makers to look for Abhishek's substitute so that they can take the film on floors by November.