When Ra.One released in 2011, it was widely seen as a gamble. Superhero films were still a rarity in mainstream Hindi cinema, and the idea of blending gaming culture, high-end visual effects and a family-centric
emotional core felt bold — even risky.
Director Anubhav Sinha went ahead with the ambitious vision, and Shah Rukh Khan backed the project with complete faith. The film attempted to marry cutting-edge VFX with Indian sensibilities, presenting a homegrown superhero story powered by technology and sentiment.
While Ra.One did not achieve the box office heights its scale demanded, it left behind a distinct cultural footprint. Its soundtrack, visual ambition and certain sequences continue to enjoy recall value even today, often sparking renewed appreciation among younger, tech-savvy audiences.
Anubhav Sinha On The Possibility Of Ra.One 2
More than a decade later, talk of a sequel refuses to die. In a recent conversation with Prabhat Khabar, Anubhav Sinha admitted that he is keen on revisiting the world of Ra.One, but only if the timing aligns.
“Ra One 2 ka ye hai… mera bhi bada mann hai… Ra One 2 ko banane me lagenge 2-3 saal. 2-3 saal ki lambi shaadi hai wo. To main zara, thoda sa khaali ho jau. Phir sochta hu ki wo teen saal tab main zindagi me lagana chahta hu aur uss wakt Khan sahab available hai ki nahi hai. Kyuki Khan sabah bhi to lage hue hai ek ke baad ek, ek ke baad ek.”
Translated, Sinha explained that making Ra.One 2 would require a two-to-three-year commitment — almost like entering a long marriage. He would need to free up that stretch of time and also ensure Shah Rukh Khan’s availability, given the actor’s packed slate of projects.
For Sinha, the sequel is less about nostalgia and more about timing and creative bandwidth.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Take On A Sequel
Interestingly, Shah Rukh Khan himself hinted at the possibility of returning as G.One during a fan interaction on his 60th birthday last year. Calling Ra.One a film close to his heart, he praised Anubhav Sinha’s effort and recalled how much work went into building its VFX-heavy world.
He reflected that perhaps audiences in 2011 were not as deeply immersed in gaming culture and smart devices as they are today. With smartphones, PlayStations and digital ecosystems now part of everyday life, he believes the film’s themes might resonate even more strongly.
SRK also made it clear that any sequel would depend entirely on Sinha. “Maybe people didn’t fully relate to PlayStation, video games or iPads back then. Now everyone has a smartphone. Today, it would probably be more acceptable. So yes, if Anubhav ever decides to… because he’s the one who made it, and only he can make it again. We worked really hard on it. And God willing, if the time ever feels right, we might do it again. It’s easier now anyway.”
For now, Ra.One 2 remains an idea waiting for the right moment — a project that could potentially find stronger footing in a digital-first India that has finally caught up with the world it once tried to imagine.
