Updated On: 17 May, 2024 05:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR
Sequel to Nayak, which saw Anil’s character being CM for a day, in the works; maker says it will begin where political film ended, with leads expected to reprise their roles

A still from Nayak
Can an honest man change the governance system? Director S Shankar explored that idea with his debut Hindi film, Nayak: The Real Hero (2001), led by Anil Kapoor. Over 23 years on, the political thriller is set to have a sequel. Deepak Mukut, who previously produced Dhaakad (2022) and Thank God (2022), has bought the rights—including that of intellectual property, adaptation, and copyright of prequel and sequel—of the 2001 film from its producer AM Rathnam. Work on the sequel’s script is underway.

Rani Mukerji