Sanjay Dutt to return as Khalnayak

The makers of 1993 hit action thriller Khalnayak are set to return with a sequel that will see Sanjay Dutt reprising the iconic character of Ballu Balram.

"We've made an agreement to produce Khalnayak Returns which will roll by the year end or early next year," The Indian Express quoted director Subhash Ghai as saying.

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“He (Sanjay Dutt) will play Ballu Balram who comes out of jail after 20 years. The script is at its final stage. Once it’s complete, we will announce the rest of cast and credits,” Ghai added.

Renowned Bollywood critic Taran Adarsh confirmed the news as well:

Subhash Ghai - Sanjay Dutt to produce #KhalnayakReturns. Scripting in progress. Sanjay Dutt to star in central role. Cast under finalisation

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 11, 2016

Sanjay Dutt and Subhash Ghai.PHOTO: DECCANCHRONICLE

"He made a soundtrack with some voice over in the background which I loved. Impressed with his passion for the film, we decided to take the idea forward," Ghai said.



Can't wait!

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