Highlights:
- The sequel to ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ has been confirmed by Salman Khan.
- K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, SS Rajamouli’s father, would pen the script for the film.
- Kabir Khan directed the film, which was released in theatres on July 17, 2015.
The sequel to ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan,’ directed by Kabir Khan has just been confirmed by Salman Khan. The sequel is said to have been written by SS Rajamouli’s father K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, who received the National Award for best story for the original film. The actor attended the ‘RRR’ pre-release event, where he updated his fans on the film’s progress. The huge celebration was attended by filmmakers Karan Johar and SS Rajamouli, as well as RRR stars Jr NTR, Ram Charan, and Alia Bhatt.
During the event, Salman Khan made the surprise announcement while discussing how SS Rajamouli’s father gave him one of his best movies. In response, filmmaker Karan Johar asked the actor, “So can we say, this is the official announcement of the film?”
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“Yes, Karan,” Salman said. Bajrangi Bhaijaan collected over Rs 300 crore at the box office in India and is now one among Bollywood’s top five grossing films.
Kabir Khan directed the film, which featured Kareena Kapoor and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in important role. On July 17, 2015, the film was released in theatres.
“Bajrangi Bhaijaan” is Kabir Khan’s most loved film, and it’s also the one he has seen the most times, owing to his daughter, who watches it every time it airs on TV. The film sent a message of unity in the form of an India-Pakistan drama, which Khan claimed he set out to achieve by casting Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as Pawan is a simple-minded Hanuman devotee who meets Munni, a mute girl from Pakistan, after she stays into India by accident.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who played the flawless second fiddle to Pavan in the post-interval phase as a Pakistani reporter.
“Bajrangi Bhaijaan” earned a lot of love from the audience and a lot of praise from the critics. The film went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian movie history. It was also praised for portraying India-Pakistan ties sensitively while maintaining sharp political commentary.