MUMBAI: Balaji Motion Pictures has joined hands with Phantom Films to co-produce the Shahid Kapoor starrer Udta Punjab.

The movie, which also stars Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and Punjabi actor Diljit, is being directed by Abhishek Chaubey.

Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures had earlier also collaborated with Phantom Films forLootera.

The story of Udta Punjab revolves around substance abuse in the Indian state of Punjab. Earlier this month, the movie went on floors in Amritsar.

Phantom Films is helmed by Madhu Mantena, Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane and Vikas Bahl.