Gully Boy could be getting a sequel quickly! The beloved 2019 movie, which was India’s official entry for the Oscars, is reportedly getting a second half. Nonetheless, we might not see the long-lasting duo of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt return to the movie.
As a substitute, the makers are reportedly in talks with Vicky Kaushal and Ananya Panday about taking the franchise ahead. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, Gully Boy explores the lives of avenue rappers in Mumbai and was one of many largest hits of 2019.
Vicky Kaushal & Ananya Panday In Talks To Star In Gully Boy 2
In line with a report by Filmfare, producers Excel Leisure and Tiger Child Movies are eying Vicky Kaushal and Ananya Panday for the lead roles in Gully Boy 2. Although Ranveer and Alia gave memorable performances as Murad Ahmed and Safeena within the first movie, the makers seemingly need to base the sequel round new characters, therefore the change in casting. Moreover, Zoya Akhtar is not going to direct the movie. Kho Gaye Hum Kahan director Arjun Varain Singh will helm the venture.
The sources quoted by Filmfare mentioned, “Arjun Varain Singh, who directed Kho Gaye Hum Kahan for Excel and Tiger Child, is slated to direct the Gully Boy sequel.” They additional added, “He’s assured that Ananya, who was his heroine in Kho Gaye, would be the excellent woman to steer the venture. Vicky has been hooked up with the sequel for a very long time now. Let’s see if all these three artists can come collectively to recreate the magic of Gully Boy,” they added.
Zoya had beforehand expressed her curiosity in persevering with the Gully Boy franchise. In a 2020 interview with Deccan Chronicle, the filmmaker revealed the second half was within the scripting stage. “My co-writer Reema Kagti and I do really feel there’s a lot extra to be mentioned on your entire hip-hop tradition in our nation. And one other movie exploring the theme is being scripted and deliberate,” she mentioned on the time.
Based mostly on the lives of rappers Divine and Naezy, Gully Boy is credited with popularizing the road rap scene nationwide. The movie additionally starred Siddhant Chaturvedi as MC Sher, Vijay Raaz as Aftab Shakir Ahmed, Vijay Varma as Moeen Arif, Kalki Koechlin as Shweta Mehta, and Amruta Subhash as Razia Ahmed. The film grossed over Rs. 200 crore worldwide.
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