- By Ridhi Suri
- Sat, 20 Jan 2024 09:35 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
'Gadar 3' in works! Yes, its official, as confirmed by director Anil Sharma. This announcement comes several months after the success of 'Gadar 2,' starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, which made history at the box office and garnered praise from both fans and critics. Given the massive success of both Gadar films, Sunny Deol and Anil Sharma have agreed to collaborate for a third installment. However, it's noted that the film won't be happening this year.
According to Pinkvilla, Zee Studios has given the green light for 'Gadar 3,' and the initial paperwork has already been completed. Anil Sharma shared, "Yes, Tara Singh will be back, as we have locked in the basic idea of Gadar 3. I am presently shooting with Utkarsh and Nana Patekar for my next directorial journey and will start working on the Gadar 3 script very soon."
The reports development added, "Gadar 2 ended with a promise of Gadar 3, and that wasn’t an announcement made for the sake of grabbing eyeballs. Ever since the release of the film, Anil Sharma and his team of writers have been brainstorming ideas for the third part of Gadar, and they have finally locked down the basic idea for the third installment. Much like the world of the franchise, this one too will be set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pak conflict; however, the stakes this time will be higher than ever before."
About Gadar and Gadar 2
'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha', directed by Anil Sharma, released in 2001. The film features Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel in lead roles. It is known for its epic love story set against the backdrop of the tumultuous period during the Partition of India in 1947. The film tells the story of Tara Singh (Sunny Deol), a Sikh truck driver in Punjab, who falls in love with Sakina (Ameesha Patel), a Pakistani girl. The two characters navigate the challenges of religious differences, social tensions, and the Partition.
The film was a massive commercial success and became one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films at the time. It gained immense popularity for its patriotic theme and powerful performances. The director came up with Gadar 2 in 2023, which took the box office by storm, again.
Sunny Deol's impactful performance in 'Gadar 2' has earned him a nomination in the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) category in Filmfare Awards 2024. The film also secured a nomination in the Best Action category for its impressive action sequences.