Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has officially announced the sequel to his 1993 blockbuster 'Khalnayak', titled 'Khalnayak Returns'. The original film remains one of the most successful Bollywood releases, having dominated the box office during its time. This announcement comes as the actor continues to celebrate the massive success of his recent film, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', which has crossed the 1800 crore mark at the box office.
Respect for Subhash Ghai at Poster Launch
A grand poster launch event for 'Khalnayak Returns' was held in Mumbai, where Sanjay Dutt was accompanied by his wife, Manyata Dutt, while a highlight of the event was when director Subhash Ghai joined the stage. Upon seeing him, the 66-year-old actor immediately touched Ghai's feet to seek his blessings and shared a warm embrace. The video of this gesture has since gone viral on social media, drawing emotional reactions from fans.
Emotional Moments and Gratitude
During the event, Sanjay Dutt spoke candidly about the impact of 'Khalnayak' and expressed his deep gratitude toward Subhash Ghai, while he stated that the story of 'Khalnayak' wouldn't have been possible without Ghai's vision. The actor became visibly emotional while speaking and also took the opportunity to thank his wife, Manyata Dutt, for standing by him through every challenge. The teaser of the sequel suggests that 'Sanju Baba' will return in a powerful avatar similar to the first installment.
Success of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'
Sanjay Dutt is currently riding high on the success of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar. The film has collected over 1800 crore and is still performing well at the box office. In this film, Sanjay Dutt portrayed the character of SP Chaudhary Aslam, a role that has received widespread acclaim from the audience.
Origin of the Sequel Idea in Prison
The actor shared an intriguing detail about how the idea for 'Khalnayak Returns' first came to him. He revealed that the thought occurred while he was serving time in prison in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. He mentioned that he had asked approximately 4,000 fellow inmates if they would be interested in seeing a sequel to the film, and their overwhelming positive response laid the foundation for the project.