Jaat 2: Rajkumar Santoshi Replaces Gopichand Malineni In Sunny Deol Film; Director's Whopping Fees Revealed - Report

Rajkumar Santoshi and actor Sunny Deol have been a hallmark of Indian cinema, and fans are eagerly awaiting their next big project together. While the duo is currently gearing up for the release of their much-anticipated

film Lahore: 1947, the release date of which will be finalised soon by producer Aamir Khan, there is even more exciting news for their fans. According to a recent report, Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi will join hands for Jaat 2.

Rajkumar Santoshi replaces Gopichand Malineni as director for Sunny Deol's Jaat 2

According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Rajkumar Santoshi has been signed to direct the sequel to the 2022 action film Jaat. The film's producers, People's Media Factory and Mythri, are thrilled about expanding the action-packed franchise, and they’ve secured the blessings of Sunny Deol for the project. With Gopichand Maneni, the original director of Jaat, occupied with other commitments, Santoshi has been brought on board to direct Jaat 2. According to a source who spoke with Bollywood Hungama, “The producers and Sunny Deol are confident that Rajkumar Santoshi's direction will raise the stakes even further for the sequel. His experience and style will undoubtedly elevate the world of Jaat.”ALSO READ:Dharmendra Health Update: Son Sunny Deol's Team Says Veteran Star Is 'Recovering And Responding To Treatment'

Rajkumar Santoshi's whopping fees revealed

It’s been reported that Rajkumar Santoshi has been offered a substantial amount to direct the sequel. The director, known for his work on films like Ghatak, Damini, and Andaz Apna Apna, will reportedly be paid a whopping Rs. 15 crores, making it his biggest paycheck to date. The paperwork for the film is expected to be completed in the coming month.

More about Jaat 2

If everything goes according to plan, Jaat 2 is expected to go on floors in the second half of 2026, after the release of Lahore: 1947 in cinemas. Fans are eagerly awaiting this reunion between Santoshi and Deol, hoping that the sequel will live up to the high standards set by the original film.