Actor Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi are set to collaborate once again for a high-octane action film scheduled to begin production next year. The upcoming project will mark their fifth professional partnership, following iconic titles such as Ghayal (1990), Damini (1993), Ghatak (1996), and their recent drama Batwara 1947.
Industry sources indicate that the duo is actively developing the new project as a direct sequel to their 1996 hit Ghatak. While the initial narrative draft has already been narrated to Deol, Santoshi is preparing to finalize the script. Whether the movie retains the title Ghatak 2 or moves forward under a new name will depend on creative and logistical decisions, with an official announcement expected within the next three months.
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Key Highlights and Project Slate
- Fifth Collaboration: Re-teams Deol and Santoshi following their decades-long creative relationship and personal bond.
- Sequel Concept: Designed as a continuation of the 1996 vigilante action favorite Ghatak, targeting a mid-2027 filming schedule based on actor availability.
- Upcoming Roles for Sunny Deol: Set to appear as Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana (slated for Diwali 2026) alongside filming Excel Entertainment’s action-thriller Antony. He is also in early talks for Jaat 2.
- Reception of Batwara 1947: Their recent effort was appreciated for highlighting human compassion during the Partition of India, earning praise for its narrative message despite a quiet box-office run.
The planned sequel continues a prolific phase for both Deol and Santoshi as they aim to revive another of their classic action properties for modern audiences. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share do comment below and share your thoughts by commenting below.
