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Reports: Bhansali Productions Preps 'Rowdy Rathore 2' With Pan-India Lead

The unconfirmed plan would relaunch the 2012 hit as a broader franchise.

Overview

  • IndiaToday, citing unnamed industry sources, reports that Bhansali Productions is developing a sequel and positioning Rowdy Rathore as a franchise.
  • Casting is described as open in early development, with makers said to be seeking a major pan‑India star to headline.
  • Multiple outlets echo that Akshay Kumar is not expected to return as Vikrant Singh Rathore, though no casting is finalized.
  • No official announcement has been issued by the studio, and timelines remain unspecified.
  • The original 2012 film, a Hindi remake of Telugu title Vikramarkudu, starred Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha and earned a little over Rs 200 crore.