Sanjay Dutt recently announced a sequel to his cult classic Khalnayak, and at the event, he also hinted that he and his team plan to make a sequel to another hit film of his, Vaastav. Now, updates suggest
that the actor is doing the needful to acquire the rights of the film directed by veteran actor Mahesh Manjrekar.
Reports have it thatSanjay Dutt and Maanayata Dutt are also keen to buy the rights of Sanju’s Vaastav: The Reality (1999). A member from Dutt’s team confirmed to Free Press Journal, “Sanju Sir is very close to Vaastav. He got the Filmfare and IIFA trophies for Best Actor in 2000, and he is particularly keen to see how best to revisit this film.”
Earlier, during a press meet event, a journalist asked him if there were more things on the cards. Replying to the question, the actor revealed, “We are working on Vaastav 2. As for Munna Bhai, you’ll have to ask Rajkumar Hirani. Raju, please make Munna Bhai again!”
About Vaastav
Vaastav: The Reality (1999) is a Hindi crime drama directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Sanjay Dutt, Namrata Shirodkar, and Reema Lagoo.
Vaastav traces the life of Raghu (Sanjay Dutt), a young man forced into the world of crime due to situations and circumstances. What begins as survival soon turns into a rise within the underworld, leading to power, violence, and inevitable downfall.
About Sanjay Dutt’s Khalnayak
The original Khalnayak, directed by Subhash Ghai, released in 1993 and went on to become one of the most defining films of its time. Starring Sanjay Dutt as the infamous Ballu, alongside Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff, the film blurred the line between hero and villain, presenting a morally complex protagonist who was both feared and, at moments, deeply human.
At its core, the story follows Ballu, a dangerous criminal who escapes police custody, setting off a high-stakes chase led by Inspector Ram, played by Jackie Shroff. To capture him, Ram’s fiancée, Inspector Ganga, portrayed by Madhuri Dixit, goes undercover, embedding herself in Ballu’s world. What unfolds is not just a manhunt but an emotionally layered narrative that explores betrayal, redemption, and the making of a criminal.
Khalnayak wasn’t just a box office success; it was a moment. The film emerged as one of the highest-grossing releases of 1993 and garnered multiple Filmfare nominations, cementing its place as a mainstream blockbuster with artistic weight.
