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Rowdy Rathore 2 Reportedly Shelved as Producers Pivot to Standalone Cop Film

Industry reports attribute the move to Disney India's hesitance to approve a sequel tied to the original IP.

Overview

  • Producers Shabinaa Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali have dropped the sequel after roughly three years of development.
  • The V. Vijayendra Prasad screenplay is being reworked into a fresh commercial actioner centered on a new police protagonist.
  • Tamil filmmaker P. S. Mithran is reported to direct, with production being targeted for early 2026.
  • Casting is being reset, with Sidharth Malhotra no longer in the mix as makers scout a younger, more bankable lead.
  • No formal confirmation has been issued by Disney India or the producers, and details remain subject to change.