Salman Khan will play double role in Kick sequel

Producer and director Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed that the film's script is being written

After Judwaa, Salman Khan is all set to play a double role in the sequel of his 2014 blockbuster Kick. The actor also confirmed that the film's script is currently being written.

According to a report in Hindustan Times, the actor said, "Work on the film’s script is on. I had only given him (Sajid Nadiadwala) the concept, and now, he is working on the story. The movie will have a double role."

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The megastar, who is riding high with the success of his latest film Bajrangi Bhaijaan, seemed pretty excited about the project. "Bahut zabardast idea hai (the idea is mind-blowing). When he is done with the script and the screenplay, we will take it on the floors," he was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.

Read: Salman all set for ‘Kick 2’

Producer Sajid -- who also made his directorial debut with Kick -- also confirmed the news to Hindustan Times saying Salman and him have "mutually agreed to take up the sequel."

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He said, "It’s a great story that needs to be told. I am working on the storyline, which should be ready in two-three months. Then, we will decide on how and when to take it to the next level."

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However,  Jacqueline Fernandez -- who played the female lead in Kick -- has been "kicked out" (in Salman's words) of the sequel. The actress opened up about her exit from Kick 2 in a recent interview with Mumbai Mirror.

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Read: Jacqueline Fernandez has been 'kicked' out: Salman Khan

When asked about Salman's statement that he has kicked her out of the sequel, she said, "I find it funny when people say that we're 'cut off'."

"Salman would never disrespect me or any woman. Even if he did say that he had 'Kick'-ed me out of Kick 2, it wasn't meant to hurt me. Casting is his decision, he doesn't owe me anything. Our relationship goes beyond professional commitments," she asserted.

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It is also being reported that Salman has made reparations by replacing Pareeniti Chopra with Jacqueline in his next home production, Jugalbandi. The film also stars Saif Ali Khan.

Without revealing any details, Jacqueline said, "Jugalbandi is an interesting film but Salman's the best person to answer this question."