- By Srishti Pandey
- Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:15 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's Gully Boy, released in 2019, is widely regarded as one of Bollywood's most iconic films of that year. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the movie delved into the lives of India’s street rappers and went on to win 13 Filmfare Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress. It was also India’s official entry for the 92nd Academy Awards.
Now, reports suggest that a sequel to Gully Boy is in the works, with Vicky Kaushal and Ananya Panday likely to take the lead roles. According to Filmfare, Arjun Varain Singh, who directed Kho Gaye Hum Kahan for Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Films, is set to helm the project. The source added, “Ananya, who worked with Arjun in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, is seen as the perfect choice to lead the sequel. Vicky has been attached to the project for some time. If all goes as planned, these three artists could come together to recreate the magic of Gully Boy.”
This update has left fans eagerly anticipating more details about the sequel.
Vicky Kaushal is currently gearing up for Chhaava, a historical drama where he plays Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film’s teaser, showcasing Vicky in an intense and action-packed role, has already generated excitement among fans. Rashmika Mandanna will star alongside him as Yesubai Bhonsale.
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Ananya Panday is set to appear in Karan Johar’s upcoming untitled film alongside Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the movie is based on real-life events inspired by the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. The film revolves around a massacre cover-up and the legal battle led by C. Sankaran Nair against the British Empire. It is scheduled to release on March 14, 2025.
While no official confirmation has been made about Gully Boy 2, the possibility of Vicky Kaushal and Ananya Panday stepping into the shoes of lead characters has already created a buzz among fans.