Aamir Khan Explores Superhero Film with Lokesh Kanagaraj; Ghajini 2 on its way?
Aamir is in talks with director Lokesh Kanagaraj for a potential big-screen superhero film.
Published: Monday,Oct 14, 2024 15:36 PM GMT-06:00
Aamir Khan, one of Indian cinema's most acclaimed actors, is known for consistently delivering blockbuster hits. As he prepares for his upcoming film Sitare Zameen Par set for release in 2025, Aamir is also engaging with various filmmakers to build a robust lineup for the next few years. According to media reports, he is in discussions with his Andaz Apna Apna director, Rajkumar Santoshi, for a comedic project tentatively titled Char Din Ki Zindagi. Additionally, exclusive insights reveal that Aamir is in talks with director Lokesh Kanagaraj for a potential big-screen superhero film.
Lokesh Kanagaraj and Aamir Khan have met multiple times over the last few months, and brainstormed several ideas for their potential collaboration. The one idea that has excited both of them is a superhero film and Lokesh is now looking to develop the same with his team of writers, before pitching the first draft to Aamir,” revealed a source closer to the development of the project.
The source further added," . “Aamir is busy with Sitare Zameen Par and will follow it up by taking a film with either of Rajkumar Santoshi, Zoya Akhtar, or Avinash Arun on floors in 2025. Lokesh on the other hand is shooting for Coolie at the moment, and then moves on to Kaithi 2 in 2025. If Aamir likes the script, the superhero film could go on floors in 2026. The idea is presently in the development stage and Lokesh is also charged up to take things to the next level with Aamir Khan".
Aamir Khan will be shooting for his cameo for the Lokesh Kanagaraj-directed Coolie with Rajinikanth shortly. The discussions of the cameo happened through the discussions of this superhero film“It will be a reunion of Aamir and Rajini, and Lokesh has designed a very special sequence and character. It’s going to be massy, and Aamir like never before,” the source shared.
Apart from the other projects, Aamir is also discussing Ghajini 2 with Allu Aravind and he feels the subject has a lot of potential to be spinned into a franchise as per the source. The source further revealed “He has asked Allu Aravind, Madhu Mantena, and the entire team to come up with a worthy subject for Ghajini 2. If that’s locked, he might go on to create history by doing a sequel to the first Rs 100 crore film of Indian Cinema. Madhu and his team are brainstorming ideas for Ghajini 2, and pitch it to Aamir. Much like Lokesh film, Aamir is awaiting for the first draft of Ghajini 2 too."
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