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‘Singham 2’ now turns ‘Singham Returns’
MUMBAI: The second installment of Singham which is currently being shot has a new name.
The sequel of Singham which was earlier named Singham 2 will now be called Singham Returns.
Coming from the makers of Golmaal series, Singham is another franchise from the actor – director duo Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty.
The pair who is known to offer superhit entertainers, are currently shooting for the film in Mumbai.
But what’s got everyone all the more excited is the ‘return’ of Kareena Kapoor with the macho men after Golmaal Returns. Ajay-Kareena pairing and chemistry has long been appreciated in both serious and comedy genre. This time again, they are set to create magic on the big screen.
Popular amongst the masses for their comedy and action packed entertainers like Golmaal series, All the best, Bol Bachchan and Singham 1, Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgn films are one of the most sought in the box office. Considered one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Singham Returns will release in August.
Hindi
Jio Studios, Sanjay Dutt team up to revive Khal Nayak
Rights acquired for new version, format under wraps as remake plans take shape.
MUMBAI: The villain is back and this time, he’s rewriting his own script. Jio Studios has partnered with Three Dimension Motion Pictures and Aspect Entertainment to revive the 1993 cult classic Khal Nayak, marking a fresh chapter for one of Bollywood’s most iconic anti-hero stories. The original film, directed by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts, was a commercial and cultural milestone, with Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Ballu becoming one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances.
Dutt, along with Aksha Kamboj, has now acquired the rights from the original creators, bringing on board Jio Studios and its President Jyoti Deshpande to steer the project creatively.
While the exact format whether remake, sequel, prequel, or a completely new narrative remains undisclosed, the collaboration aims to reinterpret the story for contemporary audiences while retaining the essence that made the original a defining film of the 1990s.
The move taps into a broader industry trend of reviving legacy intellectual property, particularly characters with strong recall value. “Khal Nayak” was notable for pushing mainstream Hindi cinema into morally grey territory at a time when heroes were largely one-dimensional, making Ballu’s character a standout.
The project also marks the film production debut of Aspect Entertainment, signalling a push towards more technology-led storytelling frameworks. Meanwhile, Jio Studios continues to expand its slate, having built a library of over 200 films and series, with more than 60 titles collectively winning 500-plus awards.
For Dutt, the revival is as much personal as it is strategic, a return to a role that reshaped his career. For the industry, it is another sign that nostalgia, when paired with scale, remains a powerful box-office proposition.
Because in Bollywood, some villains never fade, they just wait for the perfect comeback.
