- By Aarushi Raina
- Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:36 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Krrish 4 Update: Rakesh Roshan, who started the fan-favourite Krrish franchise in 2003 with Koi Mil Gaya starring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta, is not helming the highly anticipated Krrish 4. The filmmaker, who created the Hrithik and Priyanka Chopra starrer Krrish in 2006 and directed Krrish 3, has now confirmed his decision to step down and pass the responsibility of directing.
Rakesh Roshan in conversation with Bollywood Hungama, reacted to the speculations about who will take over the role of a director for Krrish 4. He said, “The day has to come when I have to pass on the baton. I should do it when I’m in my senses, so I can oversee the process and ensure it’s being done correctly. Tomorrow, if I’m not in my senses and I have to pass it on, I won’t know what they’re making.”
Rakesh also revealed that he has no regrets about his decison of stepping away from directing Krrish 4. He stated, “That chance we have to take. Also, there’s no guarantee that if Rakesh Roshan directs Krrish 4, it’ll be a blockbuster. It might be the other way round as well.”
Despite the film's hype, there is no development. Acknowledging the same, Rakesh, earlier, in an interview with Movie Talkies, opened up about the financial constraints that led to the delay in making Krrish 4. He said, "Actually, it’s caught up with budget issues. It’s a high-budget film and requires a large scale. If we try to cut the budget, the storyline will suffer, and I don’t want to do it that way. I will not compromise on anything. I want to get the budget and scale right, and only then will we start working on it.”
About Krrish Franchise
Krrish is a superhero franchise in which Hrithik Roshan portrays the dual role of both Krishna Mehra and scientist Dr. Rohit Mehra. Along with a number of other roles, Priyanka Chopra plays Priya Mehra, Krrish's wife, in the movie.
It all started in 2003 with the movie Koi Mil Gaya featuring the alien character Jaadoo, which became iconic upon the film's release. The movie shows how he gifts some superpowers to Rohit Mehra (played by Hrithik Roshan) before returning to its planet. Following the massive success, Rakesh Roshan came up with the Krrish series, where was seen playing the dual role of Krishna Mehra aka Krrish and scientist Dr. Rohit Mehra. Besides him, the movie also featured Priyanka Chopra in a key role. In 2013, Krrish 3 was released. Now, fans are eagerly waiting for Krrish 4.