Now after 25 years, the same ‘Shivaji Rao’ is ready to make a comeback on the big screen with his strong voice and the same attitude.
Anil Kapoor Nayak 2 Confirmed: For cinema lovers, there is a news which is no less than a nostalgia ride. When in the year 2001 Anil Kapoor When he broke the corrupt system by becoming the Chief Minister for a day, the thunderous applause in the theater was not stopping. Now after 25 years, the same ‘Shivaji Rao’ is ready to make a comeback on the big screen with his strong voice and the same attitude. Yes, cult classic film’hero‘The sequel is now going to become a reality.
This blockbuster sequel has been officially confirmed by filmmaker Deepak Mukut. Deepak Mukut, who owns the rights of the film, is now working on the project with Anil Kapoor himself. Recently he revealed in an interview that work on the script and planning of ‘Nayak 2’ has started. However, he maintained the suspense and said that everything is in the initial stages at the moment, but it is certain that this pair of Anil and Deepak will take this biggest film drama of Indian politics to a new level.
Let us remind you that ‘Nayak’ is actually S. It was a remake of Shankar’s Tamil film ‘Mudhalvan’ (1999). At that time, the fear that Amrish Puri created by playing ‘Balraj Chauhan’ and the way Paresh Rawal explained the intricacies of the system with his comic timing, made this film a favorite of every household.
The story of the film revolves around an ordinary TV cameraman Shivaji Rao, who with his fearlessness challenges the Chief Minister in a live interview. He accepts the challenge and takes over the throne for a day and the change he brings is an inspiration for the youth even today.
There is a truth to this film which very few people know. Anil Kapoor himself had shared that he was not the makers’ first choice for this iconic role. Shankar first went to Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan, but due to some reasons both the superstars rejected the film. Eventually this film came to Anil and he immortalized it. Today it is difficult to imagine Anil Kapoor’s career without ‘Nayak’.
There is a world of difference between the politics of 2001 and the politics of 2026. It will be exciting to see how Shivaji Rao will clean up the system in this era of social media, data and changing political ideologies. Anil Kapoor will not only play the lead role in this film, but he is also handling the responsibility of its producer.
Now it remains to be seen whether Rani Mukherjee will again be seen as the ‘village belle’ or this time the story will take a new turn? One thing is certain, when Shivaji Rao comes back again, the throne of corruption is sure to shake!