Akshay Kumar’s ‘Rowdy Rathore’ sequel in works

After nine years of the massive success of ‘Rowdy Rathore’ featuring Akshay Kumar, the makers are planning to team for the sequel of the action drama. Writer KV Vijayendra Prasad has confirmed that he is working on the script of the film, reports Bollywood Hungama.

In the 2012 film Rowdy Rathore, Akshay Kumar played dual roles- a fearless no-nonsense police officer and a small-time thief. The film which also starred Sonakshi Sinha and directed by Prabhu Dheva was a massive hit at the box office.

Confirming the news to Mid Day, Prasad stated that he was approached by producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali for writing the script for Rowdy Rathore 2 and he is currently working on the same. “I am currently writing the Rowdy Rathore 2 script. Bhansali saab [Sanjay Leela Bhansali, producer] approached me to write the sequel. I should be able to complete the script soon,” he added. To note, Rowdy Rathore was the remake of the Telugu film Vikramarkudu which was penned by Prasad. However, the media reports suggest that the sequel of Rowdy Rathore will only be developed in Hindi.

KV Vijayendra Prasad, father of SS Rajamouli is also the writer of acclaimed films like Baahbuali franchise and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Sonakshi Sinha is expected to reprise her role of Paro in the film with Akshay returning as Shiva.