Mukesh Khanna has recently announced his iconic series Shaktimaan will return to television in a new form, raising questions about the fate of the much-hyped big screen reboot ShaktimaanIn which there was rumor of Ranveer Singh being shown in the lead role. The project was reportedly to be directed by Malayalam filmmaker Basil Joseph, making his Bollywood debut. Basil previously directed Meenal MuraliA Malayalam superhero film starring Tovino Thomas, which received wide acclaim in Kerala and beyond. ‘Shaktimaan Kaun Banega, Woh Main Decide Karunga’, Declares Mukesh Khanna Amid Rumors of Ranveer Singh Taking Over the Iconic Superhero Role (Watch Video),
However, it seems like Basil’s Bollywood dream is on hold for now, as he hinted in a recent interview. Basil Joseph and Nazriya Nazim present red fm malayalam To promote your upcoming film, SookshmadarshiniDuring the candid conversation, when Basil was asked about the list of actresses he would like to work with, he jokingly mentioned Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone, leading Nazriya to jokingly tease him about her Bollywood dramas. Inspired to.
The interviewer then mentioned Basil’s Bollywood project (without naming him), to which Basil feigned ignorance and jokingly scolded both the interviewer and Nazriya for talking about the subject.
with Shaktimaan This being the only Bollywood project he was attached to and the strange hesitation with which he tried to ignore the question, it seems Basil has given up on this dream project. However, the actor is quite busy with his acting work, although fans are expecting him to announce his next directorial soon. Basil has directed three feature-length films to date – Kunjiramayanam, Godha And Meenal Murali,
Basil Joseph is trying to ignore questions on his Bollywood project
‘Shaktimaan’ reboot
For those unaware, Sony Pictures India had announced its plans to reboot in February 2022 Shaktimaan As a film trilogy. Although the cast and crew were not officially confirmed, rumors suggested Ranveer Singh in the lead role and Basil Joseph as the director. Although he did not confirm the cast and crew, it was rumored that Ranveer Singh would play the lead role, while Basil Joseph would direct the film.Tea.
‘Shaktimaan’ reboot announced
However, OG’Shaktimaan‘Mukesh Khanna expressed strong objection to Ranveer’s casting through his social media vlogging and created a negative campaign around the project. The film hasn’t seen any strong updates since then, and now it looks like this ambitious project won’t be moving forward as originally planned.