Mumbai, veteran producer Ramesh Taurani says the script is ready for the fourth installment of the action-crime franchise “Race” and his Tips Films banner is also developing sequels to “Soldier” and “Bhoot Police”.
The latest release from the filmmaker's group is “Ishq Vishk Rebound”, starring Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Jibraan Khan and Naila Grrewal.
The first two "Race" films were directed by Abbas-Mustan, with Saif Ali Khan in the lead. Akshaye Khanna and John Abraham played the role of villain in the first and second chapter respectively. The third part was directed by Remo D'Souza and headlined by Salman Khan, with Bobby Deol essaying the antagonist.
“The script is ready for the next installment of ‘Race’, we will soon announce the casting of the film. The cast will be new. I can't comment on whether Salman Khan will be a part of it or not. He will be on the floors by the end of the year. It is not yet decided who will direct it,” Taurani said in an interview here.
Produced by Tips Films, "Race" was released in 2008 and its success spawned the 2013 sequel. The third part, which hit theaters in 2018, performed well at the box office despite negative reviews.
“We will also make a sequel to 'Bhoot Police' and 'Soldier'. The official announcement in this regard will be made soon,” Taurani added.
Starring Deol and Preity Zinta, 1998's “Soldier” was one of the highest-grossing films of the year. The action thriller was directed by Abbas-Mustan.
“Bhoot Police”, a 2021 horror-adventure comedy, featured Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor in the lead. Directed by Pavan Kirpalani of 'Phobia' fame, the film was released directly to digital on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.
Taurani further said that they are equally excited about their next release, an untitled film with actor Varun Dhawan and his director and father David Dhawan.
“We are making an entertainment film with a love story and good music with Varun Dhawan and David Dhawan. It will soon go under,” the producer said, adding that they have not yet decided who will be the female lead in the film.
Released on Friday, “Ishq Vishk Rebound” opened to Rs 1.20 crore nett at the box office. The young adult drama is a sequel to 2003's “Ishq Vishk,” starring Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao and Shenaz Treasury.
Directed by Nipun Avinash Dharmadhikari, the new film revolves around four friends and their complicated love lives.
Making a sequel is not easy, Taurani said.
“The sequel trend started in 2009-2010 with 'Race' and 'Dhoom'. People (filmmakers) started making sequels from there. “We believe that you have to pay more attention to the script when making a sequel, because the original film has brand value,” he added.
The latest release from the filmmaker's group is “Ishq Vishk Rebound”, starring Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Jibraan Khan and Naila Grrewal.
The first two "Race" films were directed by Abbas-Mustan, with Saif Ali Khan in the lead. Akshaye Khanna and John Abraham played the role of villain in the first and second chapter respectively. The third part was directed by Remo D'Souza and headlined by Salman Khan, with Bobby Deol essaying the antagonist.
“The script is ready for the next installment of ‘Race’, we will soon announce the casting of the film. The cast will be new. I can't comment on whether Salman Khan will be a part of it or not. He will be on the floors by the end of the year. It is not yet decided who will direct it,” Taurani said in an interview here.
Produced by Tips Films, "Race" was released in 2008 and its success spawned the 2013 sequel. The third part, which hit theaters in 2018, performed well at the box office despite negative reviews.
“We will also make a sequel to 'Bhoot Police' and 'Soldier'. The official announcement in this regard will be made soon,” Taurani added.
Starring Deol and Preity Zinta, 1998's “Soldier” was one of the highest-grossing films of the year. The action thriller was directed by Abbas-Mustan.
“Bhoot Police”, a 2021 horror-adventure comedy, featured Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor in the lead. Directed by Pavan Kirpalani of 'Phobia' fame, the film was released directly to digital on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.
Taurani further said that they are equally excited about their next release, an untitled film with actor Varun Dhawan and his director and father David Dhawan.
“We are making an entertainment film with a love story and good music with Varun Dhawan and David Dhawan. It will soon go under,” the producer said, adding that they have not yet decided who will be the female lead in the film.
Released on Friday, “Ishq Vishk Rebound” opened to Rs 1.20 crore nett at the box office. The young adult drama is a sequel to 2003's “Ishq Vishk,” starring Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao and Shenaz Treasury.
Directed by Nipun Avinash Dharmadhikari, the new film revolves around four friends and their complicated love lives.
Making a sequel is not easy, Taurani said.
“The sequel trend started in 2009-2010 with 'Race' and 'Dhoom'. People (filmmakers) started making sequels from there. “We believe that you have to pay more attention to the script when making a sequel, because the original film has brand value,” he added.
